Coach- Fair Futures

Overview

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence.  We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

Responsibilities

The Fair Futures Coach is a full-time position that provides support and resources to help youth who have had experiences with the justice system, make progress towards their academic, career development, housing/independent living, and other life goals. The Fair Futures Coach will report directly to Fair Futures Coach Supervisor. The Fair Futures Coach will be responsible for:

 

Coach Responsibilities:

• Provides ongoing social and emotional support by building trusting relationship with up to 18 youth as well as continuously assess for safety, addressing crises, to ensure the overall well-being of youth
• Provides one-on-one and group facilitation to develop life skills training, college preparation, & leadership training to youth
• Responsible for engaging youth in goal setting as it relates to academic, career, & housing
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, & stakeholders in the community to connect youth to resources
• Work to prepare youth as they transition out of FC by assisting with supportive services in the community as well as connect youth to best fit opportunities
• Work with youth up to 26yrs old
• Participate in group, individual coaching, trainings, and all staff meetings to strengthen professional development, skill growth, & group cohesion
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of session progress and collateral notes in CONNXs, & Care4 database systems

Organizational Expectations Include:

• Regular and punctual time and attendance, and adherence to The Foundling's and your department’s specific time and attendance policies and protocols.
• Consistent demonstrated commitment to The Foundling's BHAG, mission, vision and values (Compassion, Dignity, Family and Community, Diversity, Excellence).
• Adherence to The Foundling's employee policies, Code of Conduct and applicable rules, laws, regulations or bargaining agreements.
• Any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned.

 

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Qualifications

Required Educational Level:

A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or relevant degree.

 

Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution

Recruitment Tagline

Hiring Impact, Changing Lives Together

Salary Range:

$52,350 - $59,650