Youth Postsecondary Pathways Coach

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd. is seeking an Economic Mobility Specialist to develop post-secondary access strategies and connect students to pathways, collaborating with Brooklyn Frontiers High School as a partnership transfer high school.

The EMS leads retention activities for graduates and partners with DOE to connect seniors to future-focused opportunities, life skills, and college/career planning, while ensuring trauma-informed, strength-based engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required or preferred.
• Experience with at-risk youth and underserved communities.
• Workshop/seminar development and implementation experience preferred; college and career counseling experience required.
• Strong ability to create engaging activities for students and families connected to college.
• Ability to work weekends, including overnight when necessary.
• Travel to GSS program sites throughout Brooklyn.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, teamwork, verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and spark curiosity by creating experiences for students about their future.
• Empower students with life skills and career readiness.
• Connect students to opportunities with careers, certifications, and pathways.
• Meet students emotionally, academically, and physically with empathy.
• Collaborate with school leaders to embed future-focused experiences into the day.
• Design and lead workshops on college, trade school, and post-secondary planning.
• Guide students through college and other program applications.
• Support families with workshops and resources demystifying post-secondary processes.
• Stay connected with alumni and provide ongoing support.
• Maintain organization and data tracking while keeping students at the center.

Skills

Engaging activities

Work weekends

Travel to program sites

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Youth development perspective

Workshop/seminar development

Career counseling experience

Experience with at-risk youth

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd. is seeking an Economic Mobility Specialist to develop post-secondary access strategies and connect students to pathways, collaborating with Brooklyn Frontiers High School as a partnership transfer high school.

The EMS leads retention activities for graduates and partners with DOE to connect seniors to future-focused opportunities, life skills, and college/career planning, while ensuring trauma-informed, strength-based engagement.