Fair Futures Coach (Residential)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Fair Futures Coach

Reports To : Program Director

Location : 2207 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475

Hours : 35 Hours / Week; Non-Exempt

Salary : 50K-55K

Job Summary : Fair Futures Coaches are full-time, trained professionals who are matched with up to 10-15 young people ages 13 and older who have had experiences with the justice system. Coaches meet young people “where they are” and build a trusting relationship with them using an authentic, trauma-informed, and strength-based approach, often in partnership with colleagues at our Non-Secure Detention program. In addition to providing weekly emotional support, Coaches help young people make progress toward their academic, career development, housing / independent living, and other life goals. When a young person is unsure of their goals / interests, Coaches help them explore and expose them to potential opportunities. They then help young people connect to schools, programs, and opportunities that align with their goals / interests, encourage persistence in those settings, and plan / prepare for the next step on their journey. Coaches celebrate young people’s progress; if something doesn’t work out, Coaches help young people reflect and connect to the next opportunity.

Major Duties :

• Build and maintain relationships with approximately 15 young people at any given time.
• Meet with newly admitted youth within 48-72 hours to begin developing an academic / vocational / educational support plan.
• Provide ongoing social / emotional support. Work 1 : 1 with young people to develop academic and career development goals based on their interests and strengths to take measurable steps toward their goals
• Connect young people to quality schools, programs, resources, and opportunities in line with their goals
• Connect young people to peer group support and build positive relationships
• 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 youth be unsuccessful in any school / program setting, Coaches assist young people to reflect on the experience and work with them to set new goals and transition to the next opportunity
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary team guardians to help youth achieve academic, employment, and vocational goals
• Ensure young aging people can access and maintain stable, affordable housing and build independent living skills.
• Establish, at least twice monthly, face-to-face contacts with the youth and weekly contacts (via phone, text, email).
• Provide weekly, ongoing social / emotional support.
• Build relationships and collaborate with the key adults in the young person’s life to support their goals and well-being, including other agency staff (e.g., Case Planners and Specialists), foster parents, school / program staff, and other significant adult figures.
• Help young people explore their interests and expose them to opportunities in line with their interests.
• Use an online weekly platform to track contacts, young people’s goals, steps taken towards goals, and other key data. Full support will be provided on how to use Care4.

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Qualifications :

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.