Foster Youth Success Coach

Lutheran Social Services of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of New York is seeking a Coach in Manhattan to support youth aging out of foster care and those continuing in education. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on building long-term, trusting relationships and helping youth graduate, persist in post-secondary settings, and pursue living-wage career paths.

You will work 1:1 with up to 15 youths, connect them with schools, programs, and housing resources, and coordinate with partners to ensure holistic well-being.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary credential required.
• Experience with at-risk or system-involved youth preferred.
• Not an entry-level role.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with up to 15 young people.
• Provide ongoing social/emotional support; assist with permanency and transitions.
• Develop individualized academic and career goals with youth.
• Connect youth to schools, programs, resources, and housing supports.
• Help youth persist in education and navigate challenges.
• Collaborate with Case Planners, Tutors, Specialists, and foster/birth parents.
• Assist youth in obtaining working papers if needed.
• Facilitate career exploration activities and opportunities.

Skills

Emotional maturity

Professional skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

MS Office

Driver license

Strong communication

Trauma-informed approach

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree or vocational degree

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of New York is seeking a Coach in Manhattan to support youth aging out of foster care and those continuing in education. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on building long-term, trusting relationships and helping youth graduate, persist in post-secondary settings, and pursue living-wage career paths.

You will work 1:1 with up to 15 youths, connect them with schools, programs, and housing resources, and coordinate with partners to ensure holistic well-being.