NAC Futures Supervisor

New Alternatives for Children, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is seeking a NAC Futures Supervisor to lead a team of coaches serving youth in NAC Futures programs. The role focuses on developing academic and career goals, coordinating services, and modeling strengths-based, client-centered practice.

This full-time position requires supervisory experience and excellent organizational, written, and oral skills; travel in NYC may be required, with compensation in the $67,000–$72,000 range.

Qualifications

• Master's level preferred.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience or 3 years of Fair Futures experience.
• Highly developed engagement skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise coaches who work with 15+ youth aged 14–26.
• Help youth develop academic and career goals and connect to schools, programs, housing and resources.
• Model a strengths-based, client-centered approach.
• Coordinate access to NAC and external services including mental health, primary care, education support, housing, workforce programs.
• Participate in 1:1 meetings with coaches and youth.
• Coordinate tutoring opportunities for NAC Futures youth.
• Organize in-person events and trips for NAC Futures youth.
• Develop youth-led programs including discussion groups and trips-based groups.
• Encourage participation in pro-social activities outside NAC.
• Collaborate with social workers, therapists, nurses, volunteers and others.
• Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
• Attend trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Assist with presentations or workshops about NAC Futures.
• Collaborate on grant reporting and applications.
• Maintain notes and data; present quantitative/qualitative data as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Engagement skills

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Client-centered approach

Education

Master's degree

Job description

NAC Futures Supervisor

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 NAC's services through the city's foster care system, preventive services, or by way of community referral. All our clients have access to a wide array of services including medical support, therapies, educational advocacy, housing assistance, recreational/cultural opportunities and intensive coaching.

As such, NAC is looking for someone who is a creative problem solver to join a fun, hardworking NAC Futures team as a Supervisor. The NAC Futures program provides youth in NAC's Foster Care, Prevention, and Partners-in-Parenting (PIP) programs access to long‑term coaching and robust academic, career development, and independent living support. The NAC Futures program seeks to increase graduation rates and post‑secondary enrollment, preventing systems involvement, and helping young people to become successful adults. As a leadership position, the Supervisor will also help in the continual evolution of the NAC Futures program.

• Title of Position: NAC Futures Coach
• Position Type: Full Time
• Pay Range: $67,000-$72,000
• Location: 825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
• Department: NAC Futures Program

Essential Functions

• Supervise coaches who each work with 15+ young people between the ages of 14 and 26 years old
• Work with the coaches and NAC Futures young people to develop academic and career goals, connecting youth to quality ‘best‑fit’ schools, career programs, housing, and other resources and opportunities.
• Model a "strengths‑based" and "client‑centered" approach.
• Work with coaches to ensure that young people have access 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 1:1 in‑person and virtual meetings with coaches and NAC Futures youth.
• Coordinate tutoring opportunities for NAC Futures youth.
• Organize in‑person events and trips for NAC Futures youth
• Develop youth‑based and youth‑led programs including discussion groups, trips‑based groups, innovative groups, etc.
• Encourage and in some cases arrange for the participation of youth in pro‑social groups and activities outside of NAC.
• Collaborate with NAC's social workers, therapists, nurses, specialists, volunteers, and others in support of the program and clients
• Participate in NAC case conferences, staff meetings, and other collaborations.
• Attend trainings and professional development opportunities within NAC, at the Center for Fair Futures, and at other outside entities.
• Assist with and/or facilitate presentations or workshops about NAC Futures.
• Collaborate on grant reporting and application opportunities.
• Regular maintenance of required notes and data.
• Organization and presentation of quantitative and qualitative data, as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• All qualified candidates including creditable messengers will be considered. Master's level preferred.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience or 3 years of Fair Futures experience
• Highly developed engagement skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Supervision of 3 or more coaches

Travel

• Some travel throughout NYC

For information on New Alternatives for Children, Inc., visit our website at www.nackidscan.org

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.

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. was founded on the principle of inclusion. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace at all levels. It is not enough to serve; we must strive to dismantle oppressive policies and practices. Please read our full DEIB Statement here.

Impact

Every day, NAC's team of social workers, nurses, doctors, therapists, education specialists, van drivers, and so many more, make a lasting impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. Watch our video below to meet the youth and families whose lives have been changed because of NAC's work.