Youth Re-Entry & Community Support Coordinator

City of New York; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in New York City seeks a Re-entry Coordinator for the Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ). You will coordinate service and discharge plans for youth in secure detention and build a community provider network to aid reintegration.

You will engage youth to identify strengths and needs, work with multiple agencies, and ensure access to mental health, education, and vocational resources.

Qualifikationen

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above.
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above.
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the two options above; however, at least one year of experience as described in the first option is required.

Aufgaben

• Manage relationships within detention to coordinate and support the development of service plans and discharge plans for youth in detention.
• Establish relationships with community-based organizations to develop a network of providers to connect youth and families to resources after release.
• Engage youth in identifying their strengths, needs, and interests.
• Coordinate with DYFJ case management, programs, detention services staff, and partner health services and DOE staff.
• Ensure youth are exposed to services addressing mental health, medical, literacy, substance use, life skills, and vocation support.
• Collaborate with City agencies for planning and continuity of youth services.
• Conduct field visits and attend meetings to support program development and continuity post-detention.
• Prepare and maintain reports from forms, plans, surveys, databases, and other sources.
• Perform Case Management duties as assigned.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree (Baccalaureate) or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent + 6 years experience

Jobbeschreibung

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in New York City seeks a Re-entry Coordinator for the Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ). You will coordinate service and discharge plans for youth in secure detention and build a community provider network to aid reintegration.

You will engage youth to identify strengths and needs, work with multiple agencies, and ensure access to mental health, education, and vocational resources.