NAC Futures Coach

New Alternatives For Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Alternatives For Children is seeking a NAC Futures Coach in New York City to support youth aged 14-21+ by helping them develop academic and independent living goals. The role involves direct engagement with participants, collaboration with specialists, and facilitating access to various resources and programs.

Qualified applicants should possess a degree, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel throughout NYC. Bilingual skills in Spanish are a plus. This full-time position offers competitive pay ranging from $50,000 to $65,000 based on experience and education level.

Qualifications

• Required education includes any degree.
• Highly developed engagement and rapport building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support at least 15 young people aged 14-21+.
• Develop academic and independent living goals for youth.
• Connect youth to resources and opportunities.

Skills

Engagement and rapport building skills

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication skills

Ability to travel throughout NYC

Bilingual (Spanish) skills

Education

Any degree

Job description

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an innovative and comprehensive child welfare and social services agency that provides essential support to families with at least one family member who has a disability and/or chronic medical condition. Children and their families enter into NAC's services through the city's foster care system, preventive services, or by way of community referral. All of our clients have access to a wide array of services including medical support, therapies, educational advocacy, housing assistance, recreational/cultural opportunities and intensive coaching.

NAC is looking for a Coach who is a creative problem solver to join a fun, hardworking team as a NAC Futures Coach. The NAC Futures program is designed to provide systems involved youth access to long‑term coaching and robust academic, career development, and independent living supports. The NAC Futures program seeks to increase graduation rates and post‑secondary enrollment, preventing long‑term child welfare involvement, and helping youth get on a pathway to becoming successful adults.

Position Details

• Title: NAC Futures Coach
• Position Type: Full Time
• Pay Range:
  • Bachelor’s Level: $50,000 – $55,000. Additional compensation for bilingual skills.
  • Master’s Level: $60,000 – $65,000. Additional compensation for bilingual skills and licenses (LMSW, LMHC, etc.).
• Location: 825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
• Department: NAC Futures Program

Essential Functions

• Engage with and holistically support at least 15 or more young people between the ages of 14 and 21+ years old.
• Work with young people to develop academic, career, housing and other independent living goals; connecting youth to quality ‘best‑fit’ schools, programs, resources, and opportunities.
• Employ a strengths‑based and youth‑centered approach in the development of goals.
• Attend frequent 1:1 meetings with NAC Futures participants.
• Encourage the involvement of young people with peer‑led groups at NAC such as the Youth Council, Youth Strong, Anime Club, Podcast Club, Outdoor Club, and numerous other groups and clubs.
• Encourage and in some cases facilitate the participation of youth in pro‑social groups and activities outside of NAC.
• Collaborate with NAC's social workers, therapists, nurses, and other specialists to provide expanded, wraparound support to young people.
• Conduct field visits including in the home, at school, and in the community, as needed.
• Connect young people to services and programs at NAC and outside of NAC including mental health, primary care, education support, housing support, workforce support, youth development programs among others.
• Participate in NAC case conferences, staff meetings, and other collaborations, as necessary.
• Attend trainings and professional development opportunities at NAC, with the Center for Fair Futures and other outside entities.
• Assist with and/or facilitate NAC-based programs, groups, clubs, presentations, and workshops about NAC Futures.
• Collaborate on grant reporting and application opportunities.
• Maintain required notes and data for various NAC and NAC Futures data systems.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Some intern supervision may be necessary.

Travel

• Some travel throughout NYC.

Required Education and Experience

• Qualified candidates of any degree.
• Highly developed engagement and rapport building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Solid written and oral skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout NYC, as needed.
• Spanish speaking a plus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.