Youth Housing Coach: Empower Independence & Growth

Heartshare; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement

EAP

Flexible spending acct

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Heartshare is seeking compassionate Coaches to support homeless or at‑risk youth in NYC through the Evolve Youth Time Limited Rental Assistance Program. You will guide youths toward rapid housing with private landlords, using a strengths‑based, collaborative approach and CTI methods to build independent living skills.

You will conduct intakes, needs assessments, and bi‑weekly coaching, while cultivating partnerships with landlords and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four year college or equivalent required.
• NYC Driver’s License required.
• Knowledge and understanding of homeless population.
• Experience conducting groups and developing youth programming.
• Comfort traveling throughout NYC.
• Work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake with youth and referrals to agencies.
• Complete needs assessment including mental health and social history.
• Assist with housing applications, employment, budgeting and schooling.
• Develop and participate in skill-building groups.
• Provide bi-weekly individual coaching and referrals to outside services.
• Maintain active caseload and document CTI goals and stages.
• Engage landlords and community partners; report results to team.
• Upload plans and CTI-related documentation.

Skills

Homeless population knowledge

Group facilitation

Travel NYC

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NYC Driver's License

Job description

Heartshare is seeking compassionate Coaches to support homeless or at‑risk youth in NYC through the Evolve Youth Time Limited Rental Assistance Program. You will guide youths toward rapid housing with private landlords, using a strengths‑based, collaborative approach and CTI methods to build independent living skills.

You will conduct intakes, needs assessments, and bi‑weekly coaching, while cultivating partnerships with landlords and services.