Youth Housing Coach — Trauma-Informed Empowerment

Heartshar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Heartshare seeks compassionate Coaches to work with homeless youths, helping them achieve rapid housing and independent living through time-limited rental assistance. You will provide coaching, crisis support, and skill-building services, collaborating with a team to navigate housing, health care, and education needs in New York City.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, NYC driver’s license, and willingness to travel across NYC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience conducting groups and youth programming.
• Knowledge of homeless population.
• Comfort traveling throughout NYC.
• Work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake with youth according to guidelines and referrals.
• Complete needs assessment including mental health and social history.
• Obtain legal documents and assist with housing applications and employment.
• Provide bi-weekly individual coaching to each youth.
• Maintain an active caseload of 15+ tenants; manage referrals.
• Cultivate partnerships with community landlords and stakeholders.

Skills

Group facilitation

Youth programming

Travel readiness

Flexibility

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Heartshare seeks compassionate Coaches to work with homeless youths, helping them achieve rapid housing and independent living through time-limited rental assistance. You will provide coaching, crisis support, and skill-building services, collaborating with a team to navigate housing, health care, and education needs in New York City.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, NYC driver’s license, and willingness to travel across NYC.