Fair Futures Coach (HS Youth Coach)

The Fair Futures Coach (HS Youth Coach) will be a full-time trained professionals who are matched with up to 15-20 high school youth in our Prevention Program. Coaches meet young people where they are and build a trusting relationship with them using an authentic trauma-informed strength-based addition to providing weekly emotional support Coaches help young people make progress towards 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 in line with their goals/interests persist in those settings and plan/prepare for the next step on their journey. Coaches celebrate young peoples progress; if something doesnt work out Coaches help young people reflect and connect to the next opportunity.

Coaches will receive training in youth engagement coaching and how to navigate the educational career and housing systems and resources in NYC. They also have access to an array of voluntary professional development supports including 1:1 technical assistance and membership to a learning community with Coaches from other foster care agencies (see below).

We respectfully ask a minimum 1-2-year commitment to this role given the importance of young people having consistent caring adults in their lives and the significant investment our team will make into supporting and developing Coaches

The High School Coach is a critical position within HSVS American Dream Coaching Program. The Coach will provide quality data-driven individualized educational employment and housing support to HS youth. The Coach will work with the case planning team students families and school staff to connect students with the services they need to raise their level of educational achievement secure employment prepare for housing if eligible and ensure that key transitions receive proper attention.

The High School Coach will give particular focus to helping their youth achieve the best possible educational and employment outcomes. The Coach will be responsible for following the Fair Futures Goals and Steps model monitoring data using data to help inform interventions and inputting data into HSVS Fair Futures Platform.

The High School Coach will be expected to create a calm trauma-informed environment and use a non-judgmental strengths-based and collaborative approach to working with the youth. The High School Coach will report directly to the Director of Youth Development.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:

• Participates in in-service trainings and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and external trainings and workshops at direction of management.
• Represents the organization both within and outside of the work environment in a manner that promotes the mission vision and values of the agency. Personally adheres to organizational mission vision and values in addition to all other agency policies and procedures
• Manage a caseload of 15-20 students in high school and provide compassionate supportive and trauma-informed coaching to high school youth.
• Conduct in-personface to face monthly check-ins with all Scholars on their caseload at the agency at the Scholars residence school or in the community.
• Implement the Fair Futures goals and steps modelin monthly check-ins and coaching with high school youth.
• Enterdata and progress notes on the Fair Futures Platform and Connections by assigned deadlines.
• Participate and engage in weekly monthly and ongoing virtual and in-person agency-wide Youth Development and Education Team ACS Fair Futures CUNY FCSI Advocates for Children College Access and College Success professional development and DOE related meetings training events programs and workshops.
• Maintaining relationships with school staff and external stakeholders such as ACS Fair Futures Coalition and advocates for children.
• Support youth with applying to scholarships funding employment educational and housing opportunities as needed.
• Plan and implement engaging in-person workshops/PYA and other activities for high school youth throughout the year. Engage with young people to get them to attend.
• Plan and implement in-person workshops and activities for high school youth throughout the year.
• Re-engage disconnected youth and help them re-enroll in an academic setting.
• Assess the fit between the young person and their current academic setting and help them transfer into abetter-fit high school or high school equivalency (HSE) program if needed.
• Visit the young persons school/program and build relationships with school staff review transcripts and academic data provide educational advocacy and discuss progress towards graduation/HSE obtainment.
• Ensure young people are attending school and have the supports and resources they need to be successful such as tutoring individualized educational plans (IEPs) 504 Plans or other special accommodations.
• Expose students to post-secondary pathways such college and/or accredited vocational programs starting in the 9th grade (or as early as possible).
• Assist students with post-secondary planning along with the guidance counselors and/or College Specialists and Career Development Specialists.
• Connect the student to the College Specialist to apply to colleges opportunity programs and all forms of financial aid funding and scholarships.
• Provide college persistence coaching including ensuring students are receiving all of the financial and academic supports they need to succeed each semester.
• Assist students with planning for apprenticeship and vocational education paths as appropriate; Collaborate with all relevant partners such as Case Planners guidance counselors Specialists Tutors Teachers family members and caregivers.
• Conduct career exploration activities with young people.
• Assist ALL young people in selecting at least one career development experience each year that is in line with their interests and academic situation/background.
• Work with the young person and Career Development Specialist to identify potential longer-term career pathways based on the young persons interests strengths and academic/vocational plans.
• Connect the young person to the Career Development Specialist if needed to explore workforce development programs vocational programs and for assistance with job applications.
• Connect young people as needed to agency-based job readiness and/or internship programs (e.g. YA WORC or the Mentored Internship Program).
• Provide persistence coaching to young people enrolled in any external program by checking in with them regularly.

• Bachelors degree required.
• Masters degree or equivalentpreferred.
• Two plusyears working with youth or with the NYC DOE in an instructional administration or advocacy-relatedposition required
• Experience required with leading workshops and trainings.
• Flexibility with traveling to the five boroughs.
• Experience preferred in college access and college success programs.
• Experience working with students and families in foster care is strongly preferred.
• Ability to navigate complex educational issues be resourceful and work independently.
• Experience required with special education education team meetings and student advocacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Computer Skills - excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases including Microsoft Access.
• Operating Skills - flexibility in working on assignments stays on task and meets deadlines strong analytical skills creative and critical thinker and ability to stay organized. Experience and confidence with working with data and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Must haveflexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Benefits

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You canexpect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation sick personal days and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health dental vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care Medical Parking and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellhub Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets movie tickets theme parks sporting events gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to .

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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.