Youth Development Coach

Center for Alternative • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

CASES is seeking a dedicated Youth Development Coach to support young people ages 16–27 through our ROAR alternative-to-incarceration program. This role focuses on building strong relationships with participants and community partners, providing consistent engagement and support throughout the program. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Youth Development Coach will deliver trauma-informed, culturally competent services that promote personal growth, educational and employment milestones, and stronger community connections. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in youth development, resilience-building, gender-responsive care, and strength-based service planning.

Requirements

• HS/HSE diploma plus 3-4 years of experience working with youth or young adults in similar settings OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of continuous work experience in a similar setting
• Demonstrated experience planning activities, facilitating groups and/or mentoring youth and young adults
• Experience with documenting services
• Ability to be flexible to meet participants’ needs

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport with participants to support service plans
• Provide in-office case management to participants
• Conduct in-community outreach efforts for participants who require additional support to engage in a service plan
• Ensure service plans are developed in collaboration with participants, addressing needs and establishing measurable timeframes to meet objectives and goals
• Participate in team meetings and collaborative service planning as well as borough-based team meetings, supervision and training
• Perform crisis response services, as required
• Work flexible hours when required

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees