Fair Futures Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, families, and people with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, medical and mental health services, and programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities. If you’re looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team.

Summary Job Description

Coaches are paired with up to 15 young people and work with each of them from 9th grade (or age 14, if they are disconnected from school) to age 21, regardless of their academic status. Through the course of their work with assigned youth, coaches’ general functions include the following :

• Building relationships with up to 15 young people
• Provide ongoing social / emotional support to the youth on their caseloads
• Work 1 : 1 with young people to develop individualized academic and career development goals based on their interests and strengths and take measurable steps towards their goals
• Connect young people to quality schools, programs, resources, and opportunities in line with their goals
• Help young people persist in these settings, navigate any challenges that arise, celebrate successes, and plan / prepare for the next step on their journey
• Should a youth not be successful in any particular school / program setting, Coaches help young people reflect on the experience and work with them to set new goals and transition to the next opportunity
• Collaborate with Case Planners, Tutors, Specialists, and foster / birth parents, as needed, to help youth achieve their goals and ensure their overall well-being
• Connect young people to peer group supports and build positive relationships
• Ensure young people who are aging out can access and maintain stable, affordable housing and build independent living skills

Principle Responsibilities :

ACADEMIC

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

HOUSING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING

Minimum Requirements :

Travel Requirements :

This position is based in Brooklyn, NY and will be required to travel to all locations to service this population.

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement :

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.