Youth Coach - Alternative To Detention

Major Duties

• Serve as mentor for up to 13 court-involved youth ages 13-18, who are at risk for detention
• Work with mentees and family members to develop healthy communication skills and coping mechanisms
• Work with mentees to reflect on their current decision-making process and develop short- and long-term goals
• Escort mentees to school, court, DOP meetings and other required engagements as needed
• Create opportunities for participants to maximize their potential through the provision of engaging programming, high expectations, and high-quality services
• Meet with the Program Director for bi-weekly supervision
• Participate in case conferences and staff meetings
• Communicate with ACS and DOP staff as appropriate
• Use internal and external databases as required
• Plan trips and events for participants
• Participate in development and implementation of processes that ensure integration of participant feedback in program planning
• Participate in agency work groups and committees
• Participate in all ACS training and technical assistance sessions as required

Qualifications

• Experience and comfort working with court-involved youth required
• Prior justice involvement preferred
• Familiarity with Brooklyn and the challenges faced by youth living in the borough
• Experience working with families preferred
• Familiarity with strength-based/youth development principles
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Bilingual preferred