Family Development Coach & Job Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Workforce Development
  • Develop partnerships with businesses and community organizations to secure internships, job placements, and career exploration opportunities.
  • Support students in creating individualized career plans, resumes, and interview skills.
  • Facilitate job readiness and workplace professionalism workshops.
  • Track employment placements, retention, and employer feedback.
• Family Development & Student Support
  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized Family Development Plans (FDPs) outlining strengths, goals, action steps, and timelines.
  • Monitor student attendance, engagement, and progress; conduct family outreach as needed.
  • Identify high-need students and collaborate with school staff to implement targeted interventions.
  • Ensure a safe and supportive program environment in compliance with DOE and organizational standards.
• Partnerships & Program Operations
  • Build strong relationships with school leadership, teachers, counselors, parents, and community partners.
  • Participate in school team meetings and coordinate services aligned with student goals.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of enrollment, attendance, progress, and employment outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with funder requirements and assist with reporting, data collection, and resource management.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Social Work, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience connecting youth to workplace experiences, employer engagement, college access, and/or career counseling.
• Experience providing pre-collegiate, career readiness, and workforce development support to high school-aged students.
• Prior experience in urban education and working with student populations similar to those served by New York Edge.
• Strong understanding of higher education pathways, career success strategies, and labor market trends.
• Experience navigating NYC systems, including public assistance, child welfare, education, and housing resources.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and networking skills, with the ability to engage students, families, school leadership, and community partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to youth development and alignment with New York Edge’s mission.
• Strong belief in the potential of all students to achieve success.
• Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Family Development Coach certification required within one year of hire.
• Must be available during all program hours.

Location

Careers In Sports High School/ 548X ;located at 730 Concourse Village West, Bronx, NY 10451.

About Us

New York Edge is a non-profit organization and one of the largest providers of school-based afterschool programs in New York City and the metropolitan region serving over 25,000 elementary, middle, and high school students each year. The mission of New York Edge is to help bridge the opportunity gap among students in underinvested communities by providing programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.