Aftercare Life Coach

About the role

The Life Coach facilitates the integration of assigned youth back to their families and communities. The role involves advocating, supporting, and counseling youth during placement and overseeing their time in aftercare. The Life Coach establishes healthy relationships with NSP youth and their families, aiming to reduce recidivism.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates fidelity to the agency’s service values and organizational imperatives
• Works with youth on Youth Level of Service (YLS) service goals addressing the criminogenic needs of the youth through provoking assignments like anger logs and vision boards
• Supports youth moving up through MYSI phase system by assisting them in completing phase projects such as the “lifeline” which captures positive and negative moments throughout the life of a youth
• Collaborates with the Aftercare Coordinator to maintain a safe, and reality-based transition plan for youth in Aftercare program
• Provides intensive support to families to ensure access to community resources (housing, jobs, transportation, home making services as appropriate)
• Attends, engages, and advocates for youth at school conferences and other scheduled meetings necessary for the success of the youth
• Visits residents/families in the home up to multiple times a week to discuss challenges and progress on a case-by-case basis
• Oversees and manages assigned caseload of resident youth as related to aftercare needs
• Plans and implements family engagement activities, at least weekly or as appropriate
• Maintains support for resident youth as related to their pursuit of educational, vocational, and employment needs and goals
• Attends prosocial activities/events with youth, at least once a week
• Provides real-time, in-person and/or phone emergency crisis intervention support for assigned youth 24/7
• Continues to work with youth to follow YLS service plan goals during aftercare
• Attends trainings as recommended and required
• Attends criminal court proceedings with youth and assists in whatever support is needed for court
• Enters Case Management content such as face-to-face contacts with youth and families, team meeting notes, visitation, and other information into CNNX

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma required with at least one full year of professional experience working with youth, preferably in child welfare
• Valid Driver's License and access to a working vehicle required

Preferred Qualifications

• AA degree or some college preferred
• Direct experience with working with trouble teens and their families in the juvenile justice system preferred

Travel Requirements

This position offers a full-time, hybrid/in-field schedule and is based in Queens, NY. Regular travel throughout the five boroughs is required.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement: St. John’s Residence for Boys has a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults, and families of color. Our mission, vision, and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner, and individual we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions, and lived experiences. Accessibility: Some job requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may be designed to protect the safety and health of the employee, their fellow employees, and the individuals being served and may therefore exclude some individuals. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: St. John’s Residence for Boys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status.