ATD Youth Coach - Mentoring Court-Involved Teens

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd is seeking a Youth Coach for the ATD program in Brooklyn. The role involves mentoring up to 13 court-involved youths aged 13-18, providing guidance and crisis intervention, and supporting families to build healthy communication and coping strategies.

The position requires flexibility for non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, and reports to the ATD Program Director. Salary ranges from $21.97 to $24.73 per hour for 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience and comfort working with court-involved youth.
• Familiarity with Brooklyn and the challenges faced by youth living in the borough.
• Experience working with families preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor up to 13 court-involved youth ages 13-18 at risk of detention.
• Support mentees and families to develop healthy communication and coping skills.
• Help mentees reflect on decision-making and set short- and long-term goals.
• Escort mentees to school, court, and required meetings.
• Make referrals to community resources with the Service Coordinator.
• Develop engaging programs and high-quality services to maximize potential.
• Meet bi-weekly with the Program Director for supervision.
• Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
• Communicate with ACS and DOP staff as appropriate.
• Plan trips and events for participants.
• Incorporate participant feedback into program planning.

Skills

Court-involved youth experience

Bilingual (preferred)

Evening and weekend availability

Family engagement

Job description

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd is seeking a Youth Coach for the ATD program in Brooklyn. The role involves mentoring up to 13 court-involved youths aged 13-18, providing guidance and crisis intervention, and supporting families to build healthy communication and coping strategies.

The position requires flexibility for non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, and reports to the ATD Program Director. Salary ranges from $21.97 to $24.73 per hour for 35 hours per week.