NAC Futures Supervisor

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

Job summary

New Alternatives For Children in New York is seeking a NAC Futures Coach to supervise and mentor youth in foster care aged 14-26. This position focuses on providing academic and career support, ensuring youth access necessary services.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and strong skills in organization and communication. This is a full-time role that reports to the NAC Futures Program Department. The salary range is $67,000-$72,000, with some travel throughout NYC.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of supervisory experience or 3 years of Fair Futures experience.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Experience in working with youth in social services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise coaches working with youth aged 14 to 26.
• Develop academic and career goals for youth.
• Ensure access to essential services for young people.

Skills

Engagement skills

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Master’s degree preferred

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 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 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 program seeks to increase graduation rates and post‑secondary enrollment, prevent systems involvement, and help young people become successful adults. This leadership position also focuses on 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 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
• Ensure 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, and youth development programs
• 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
• Maintain required notes and data regularly
• Organize and present quantitative and qualitative data as needed

Required Education And Experience

• All qualified candidates including credentialed 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 communication skills

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervision of 3 or more coaches

Travel

Some travel throughout NYC

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.

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