NAC Futures Coach

New Alternatives for Children•New York, NY

23h•$50,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an innovative and comprehensive child welfare and social services agency that provides essential support to families with at least one family member who has a disability and/or chronic medical condition. Children and their families enter into NAC's services through the city's foster care system, preventive services, or by way of community referral. All of our clients have access to a wide array of services including medical support, therapies, educational advocacy, housing assistance, recreational/cultural opportunities and intensive coaching. NAC is looking for a Coach who is a creative problem solver to join a fun, hardworking team as a NAC Futures Coach. The NAC Futures program is designed to provide systems involved youth access to long-term coaching and robust academic, career development, and independent living supports. The NAC Futures program seeks to increase graduation rates and post-secondary enrollment, preventing long-term child welfare involvement, and helping youth get on a pathway to becoming successful adults.

Requirements

Qualified candidates of any degree.
Highly developed engagement and rapport building skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Solid written and oral skills.
Willingness to travel throughout NYC, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

Engage with and holistically support at least 15 or more young people between the ages of 14 and 21+ years old.
Work with young people to develop academic, career, housing and other independent living goals; connecting youth to quality 'best-fit' schools, programs, resources, and opportunities.
Employ a strengths-based and youth-centered approach in the development of goals.
Attend frequent 1:1 meetings NAC Futures participants.
Encourage the involvement of young people with peer-led groups at NAC such as the Youth Council, Youth Strong, Anime Club, Podcast Club, Outdoor Club, and numerous other groups and clubs.
Encourage and in some cases facilitate the participation of youth in pro-social groups and activities outside of NAC.
Collaborate with NAC's social workers, therapists, nurses, and other specialists to provide expanded, wraparound support to young people.
Conduct field visits including in the home, at school, and in the community, as needed.
Connect young people to services and programs at NAC and outside of NAC including mental health, primary care, education support, housing support, workforce support, youth development programs among others.
Participate in NAC case conferences, staff meetings, and other collaborations, as necessary.
Attend trainings and professional development opportunities at NAC, with the Center for Fair Futures and other outside entities.
Assist with and/or facilitate NAC-based programs, groups, clubs, presentations, and workshops about NAC Futures.
Collaborate on grant reporting and application opportunities.
Maintain required notes and data for various NAC and NAC Futures data systems.