Family Development Coach & Job Developer

ABOUT US

New York Edge is a non-profit organization and one of the largest providers of school-based afterschool programs in New York City and the metropolitan region serving over 25000 elementary middle and high school students each year. The mission of New York Edge is to help bridge the opportunity gap among students in underinvested communities by providing programs designed to improve academic performance health and wellness self-confidence and leadership skills for success in life.

Role Summary

The Family Development Coach and Job Developer role focuses on building strong trust-based partnerships with student participants and their families while supporting students in achieving both personal and professional goals. Through a strengths-based approach the FDC guides participants in setting realistic achievable goals that promote self-reliance personal growth and positive behavior change helping them identify challenges explore opportunities and develop practical strategies to overcome barriers. The role includes coordinating services connecting families to necessary resources and ensuring support is aligned with each participants individualized plan. Simultaneously the Job Developer component supports students in securing meaningful employment internships and work-based learning experiences by collaborating closely with students school staff and external employers. This includes cultivating employer partnerships understanding labor market trends preparing students for workplace success and matching participants with opportunities that build transferable skills and professional confidence all rooted in a relationship grounded in mutual respect accountability and empowerment.

Program Overview

Supported by funding from the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) the NDA Program serves high school students ages 1421 providing comprehensive support in work readiness college access and career development. The program equips students with essential skills knowledge and hands-on experience to successfully transition into adulthood. Participants engage inpersonalized career planning internship and employment opportunities and college preparation activities all designed to foster self-reliance confidence and long-term success. By combining workforce development academic support and family engagement the NDA Program ensures

students are prepared to achieve their educational and professional goals while developing the resilience and competencies needed for life beyond high school.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Development

Develop partnerships with businesses and community organizations to secure internships job placements and career exploration opportunities.

Support students in creating individualized career plans resumes and interview skills.

Facilitate job readiness and workplace professionalism workshops.

Track employment placements retention and employer feedback.

Family Development & Student Support

Conduct assessments and develop individualized Family Development Plans (FDPs) outlining strengths goals action steps and timelines.

Monitor student attendance engagement and progress; conduct family outreach as needed.

Identify high-need students and collaborate with school staff to implement targeted interventions.

Ensure a safe and supportive program environment in compliance with DOE and organizational standards.

Partnerships & Program Operations

Build strong relationships with school leadership teachers counselors parents and community partners.

Participate in school team meetings and coordinate services aligned with student goals.

Maintain accurate documentation of enrollment attendance progress and employment outcomes.

Ensure compliance with funder requirements and assist with reporting data collection and resource management.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelors degree required in Education Social Work Human Resources Psychology or a related field.

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience connecting youth to workplace experiences employer engagement college access and/or career counseling.

Experience providing pre-collegiate career readiness and workforce development support to high school-aged students.

Prior experience in urban education and working with student populations similar to those served by New York Edge.

Strong understanding of higher education pathways career success strategies and labor market trends.

Experience navigating NYC systems including public assistance child welfare education and

housing resources.

Exceptional relationship-building communication and networking skills with the ability to engage students families school leadership and community partners.

Demonstrated commitment to youth development and alignment with New York Edges mission.Strong belief in the potential of all students to achieve success.

Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.

Family Development Coach certification required within one year of hire.

Must pass a pre-employment background investigation including employment history and criminal background check.

Must be available during all program hours.

Location: Careers In Sports High School/548X;located at 730 Concourse Village West Bronx NY 10451.

New York Edge is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The TTY service number is for English and for Spanish.