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.
The YV LifeSet Specialist role is to support YAs to become self-sufficient by assisting in locating and learning how to use community resources such as housing, employment and education.
Conduct weekly sessions to provide support & service planning with YAs in regard to obtaining and maintaining housing, obtaining and maintaining employment, education, & parentingConduct monthly assessments by developing monthly service plans to address treatment planning with YAsAssisting YAs with connecting to supports as well as MH & medical services to address ongoing needs to enhance well-being & functioningThe ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, & stakeholders in the communityAttend weekly coaching, consultation & group supervision with LPE/SUP to receive appropriate feedback on next steps with planning for each YA in the programAttend agency/ACS/LifeSet Booster training ongoing to support with professional developmentComplete timely and accurate documentation of YAs progress as it relates to TX Plans, Why What Assessments, PEAs, Screeners, & Session Notes in CONNXs, & Evolv database systems
Demonstrates strong commitment to safety
Bachelor's degree in human/social service-related field (including education, psychology, social work, or a related subject area)
At least 2 years of relevant experience in child welfare, social services, or related field
Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines, & prioritize multiple tasks efficiently
Ability to work with diverse population and work from a strength-based, trauma-informed, youth development lens
Strong crisis management abilities to handle challenging YAs when incidents arise
Ability to receive and execute feedback to professionally grow and/or improve and be flexible with programmatic needs and changes
Must be able to travel to meet YA in their homes, in the community and as needed
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.
Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution
Hiring Impact, Changing Lives Together
$59, 516.49 (Bilingual Additive 3,500 + Education Additive 3,800)
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.
