Youth Development Coach

Job Summary

CASES is seeking a dedicated Youth Development Coach to support young people ages 16–27 through our ROAR alternative-to-incarceration program. This role focuses on building strong relationships with participants and community partners, providing consistent engagement and support throughout the program. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Youth Development Coach will deliver trauma-informed, culturally competent services that promote personal growth, educational and employment milestones, and stronger community connections. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in youth development, resilience-building, gender-responsive care, and strength-based service planning.

Shift Hours

This position is full-time Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Salary

The salary for this role is $55,169 per year

Location

Our office is located at 424 E 147th St, Bronx, NY 10455. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop rapport with participants to support service plans
• Provide in-office case management to participants
• Conduct in-community outreach efforts for participants who require additional support to engage in a service plan
• Ensure service plans are developed in collaboration with participants, addressing needs and establishing measurable timeframes to meet objectives and goals
• Participate in team meetings and collaborative service planning as well as borough-based team meetings, supervision and training
• Perform crisis response services, as required
• Work flexible hours when required

What We Are Looking For

• HS/HSE diploma plus 3-4 years of experience working with youth or young adults in similar settings OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of continuous work experience in a similar setting
• Demonstrated experience planning activities, facilitating groups and/or mentoring youth and young adults
• Ability to be flexible to meet participants’ needs

Preferred Skills

• Fluency in Spanish

Employee Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Retail
• Competitive matching up to 6% Employee Referral Program

Our Values

• PEOPLE| Hold people’s stories with dignity
• UNITY| Commit to a shared mission
• RESPECT| Celebrate the strength of diversity
• PROGRESS| Always work to improve
• OPTIMIZE| Make the best use of resources
• SOLUTIONS| Work together to solve problems
• EMPATHY| Seek to understand others

Equal Opportunity Employer

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.