Community Skills Coach: Empowerment & Resilience

The New York Foundling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Foundling seeks a Skills Coach to deliver home- and community-based skills training for people 16+ with intellectual or developmental disabilities involved in the justice system. You will reinforce treatment goals through structured practice, engage participants in activities, and coordinate with support networks.

Responsibilities include coordinating with therapists, leading group activities, and documenting progress weekly.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed approaches and therapy concepts are preferred.
• Ability to engage in strengths-focused, person-centered practice.
• Experience with documenting visits and progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide home- and community-based skills training 16+ with IDD in the justice system.
• Use MST-EA and Skills System modules with a strengths-based approach.
• Coordinate with therapists, families, and social networks for referrals.
• Facilitate Skills Systems groups at multiple NYF office locations as needed.
• Document visits and report progress weekly to supervisors.
• Support transportation and attendance for group sessions when required.
• Address social risk factors and complete safety plans and reports when needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Social skills assessment

Communication

Strengths-focused practice

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The New York Foundling seeks a Skills Coach to deliver home- and community-based skills training for people 16+ with intellectual or developmental disabilities involved in the justice system. You will reinforce treatment goals through structured practice, engage participants in activities, and coordinate with support networks.

Responsibilities include coordinating with therapists, leading group activities, and documenting progress weekly.