Youth Coach - Alternative To Detention

Good Shepherd Services•Brooklyn, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Coach works in the Alternative to Detention (ATD) Program, an intensive community-based program serving court-involved youth ages 12–18 who have been mandated to the program by Family Court while awaiting disposition of their cases. The coach supports a cohort of up to 13 mentees through mentoring, community support, guidance, and crisis intervention. The position is based at 692 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207, and is scheduled for 35 hours per week. The schedule includes non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends. The role is non-exempt and pays $21.97–$24.73 per hour.

Requirements

Experience and comfort working with court-involved youth.
Familiarity with Brooklyn and the challenges faced by youth living in the borough.
Familiarity with strength-based and youth development principles.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Prior justice involvement.
Experience working with families.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Serve as a mentor to up to 13 court-involved youth ages 13–18 who are at risk for detention.
Work with mentees and their family members to develop healthy communication skills and coping mechanisms.
Help mentees reflect on their decision-making and develop short- and long-term goals.
Escort mentees to school, court, DOP meetings, and other required engagements as needed.
Work with the Service Coordinator to refer mentees and family members to appropriate community resources.
Create opportunities for participants to maximize their potential through engaging programming, high expectations, and high-quality services.
Meet with the Program Director for bi-weekly supervision.
Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
Communicate with ACS and DOP staff as appropriate.
Use internal and external databases as required.
Plan trips and events for participants.
Participate in developing and implementing processes that integrate participant feedback into program planning.
Participate in agency work groups and committees.
Participate in required ACS training and technical assistance sessions.