Youth Empowerment Coach: Impact NYC Teens

Center For Alternative; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting

12 Paid Holidays per year

403(b) Retirement matching up to 6%

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

CASES seeks a Youth Coach to support NYC youth in community settings, with in-office reporting at 4 West 125th Street. The role requires building relationships, goal setting, and coordinating with schools and agencies to create pathways to success.

Youth communication, career development, and trauma-informed practices guide daily work. Flexible hours, travel across NYC boroughs, and a 2-year commitment are expected.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working with young people; OR
• An Associate or other accredited vocational degree, and 3+ years of experience working with young people; OR
• A “credible messenger” with some post-secondary experience and 4+ years of professional work with youth.
• Lived experience is a major plus; evening and weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with up to 10-15 young people, using creative approaches to engage them.
• Collaborate with the youths’ key adults (parents, school staff, foster parents, agency staff) to support goals.
• Help youth explore interests and connect to opportunities aligned with their goals.
• Work 1:1 with youth to develop academic and career goals and take measurable steps.
• Connect youth to quality schools, programs, and resources supporting their goals.
• Support youth in persisting academically/career-wise, addressing challenges and planning next steps.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Time management

Trauma-informed

Flexibility

Driver's license (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

Credible messenger background

Job description

CASES seeks a Youth Coach to support NYC youth in community settings, with in-office reporting at 4 West 125th Street. The role requires building relationships, goal setting, and coordinating with schools and agencies to create pathways to success.

Youth communication, career development, and trauma-informed practices guide daily work. Flexible hours, travel across NYC boroughs, and a 2-year commitment are expected.