Job Description

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

Responsibilities

The Fair Futures Coach is a full-time position that provides support and resources to help youth who have had experiences with the justice system, make progress towards their academic, career development, independent living, and other life goals. The Fair Futures Coach will report directly to Fair Futures Coach Supervisor. The Fair Futures Coach will be responsible for:

Coach Responsibilities:

Provide home-based or community case management services to families to a caseload of up to 15 families, visiting families at a minimum twice a month to address family needs, decrease risk and safety factors, and strengthen families overall health and wellness
Engage primary caregivers and other key participants throughout treatment to engage in sessions and conferences, and overcome barriers to engagement when they arise, to ensure successful goal attainment
Complete timely and accurate documentation of session progress and collateral notes in the Care4 database systems
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, community providers, and model/external stakeholders to connect families to resources and support ongoing communication and collaboration for effective goal setting. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues & stakeholders in the community to connect youth to resources
Responsible for engaging youth in goal setting as it relates to academic & career planning
Participate in group, individual coaching, trainings, and all staff meetings to strengthen professional development, skill growth, & group cohesion
Provides one-on-one and group facilitation to develop life skills training, college preparation, & leadership training to youth
Conduct intake through the completion of initial assessments and gather essential consent forms for new cases, ensuring completeness of information and family understanding of services

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human/Social Service-related field (including Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related subject area)

Must have 2 years of relevant experience in child welfare, social services, or a related field and a desire to work with children and families

Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proven self-management abilities including meeting deadlines, prioritizing multiple tasks efficiently, timely completion of documentation and maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records

Ability to work effectively with a diverse, multidisciplinary team and connect with a diverse client population to engage them in services throughout treatment

Ability to receive and execute feedback to professionally grow and/or improve and be flexible with programmatic needs and changes. Ability to manage stress, self-care and maintain a high level of self-awareness

An understanding and commitment to complying with the New York State Central Register of Abuse and Neglect protocol (requirement to report any suspected abuse, maltreatment or neglect of any child)

Must be comfortable and able to travel and visit families in their homes and perform safety assessments

Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.

Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution

Recruitment Tagline

Hiring Impact, Changing Lives Together

Salary Range:

$53,920.50 + ($3,800 Education Additive + 3,500 Bilingual Additive)

About The New York Foundling

At The New York Foundling, we believe that all people—no matter circumstance or zip code—have the opportunity to reach their full potential. But for all of us, discovering what we are capable of and reaching our full potential requires support along the way.

We believe and trust in the potential of all people. We work in partnership with more than 30,000 children, adults, and families each year on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence.

We believe in the power of personal choice and self-determination. The New York Foundling has deliberately challenged the notion that individuals are limited by their circumstances or are incapable of making the right choice for their future. Rather, our network of programs, services, and opportunities are carefully designed for children, families, and adults to create transformational change in their own lives.

We believe and invest in proven practices. With nearly 150 years of experience creating resources, tools, and social capital, we have learned from our community what works. At the same time, we’re not afraid to invest in bold new approaches that comprehensively address challenges and provide the foundation for people to drive their own future.

Industry

Healthcare & Social Services

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

New York, NY

Year Founded

1869

Website

nyfoundling.org

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