Youth Coach for QUEST ATD: After‑School & Court Support

Center for Justice Innovation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Center for Justice Innovation in Queens, NY, is seeking a Youth Coach for the QUEST ATD program. You will support youth (ages 12-17) with social-emotional learning, track attendance, and coordinate after-school activities.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, you will develop action plans, collaborate with families and courts, maintain records, and prepare court reports while working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field or a High School diploma (or higher) and at least 3-4 years of experience in youth development work preferably within the juvenile justice system.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work with a caseload of youth (age 12-17), which includes weekly case management, coaching, crisis response, coordination of care, and referral services.
• Develop individualized action plans and aftercare plans with participants.
• Develop, facilitate, implement, and coordinate daily after-school programming for all youth enrolled in the QUEST program.
• Facilitate psychoeducational group workshops as part of after‑school programming.
• Collaborate with Family Court practitioners as part of ongoing case management duties.
• Identify program participants’ strengths and individual interests.
• Collaborate in all service planning for youth.
• Refer families to appropriate services and resources and respond with innovative solutions when challenges present.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field or a High School diploma (or higher) and at least 3-4 years of experience in youth development work preferably within the juvenile justice system

Job description

The Center for Justice Innovation in Queens, NY, is seeking a Youth Coach for the QUEST ATD program. You will support youth (ages 12-17) with social-emotional learning, track attendance, and coordinate after-school activities.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, you will develop action plans, collaborate with families and courts, maintain records, and prepare court reports while working as part of a multidisciplinary team.