Forward Journey Coach; EFFC​/College ; Bilingual Spanish; Queens​/Brooklyn

Forward Journey Coach (EFFC/College Support) (Bilingual Spanish)

Location:

Genevese Admin Office, 89-30 161st St, Jamaica, NY 11432, USA;
Nevins St Admin Office, 2-4 Nevins St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA.

As part of SCO’s Forward Journey Initiative, the Forward Journey Coach works with youth on a one‑on‑one basis to develop individualized academic, career development, and housing goals based on youth interests and strengths. Support includes connecting youth to quality schools, programs, resources, and opportunities in line with their goals. Coaches provide ongoing social and emotional support, including connecting youth to peer support groups that foster positive relationships.

• Build relationships with youth and provide ongoing social and emotional support.
• Work one‑on‑one with youth to develop individualized academic and career development goals (including financial literacy) based on their interests and strengths and take measurable steps toward those goals.
• Connect youth to quality schools, programs, resources, and opportunities aligned with their goals.
• Help youth succeed in these settings, navigate challenges that arise, celebrate success, and plan/prepare for the next step on their journey.
• Collaborate with Case Planners, Tutors, Specialists, Foster Parents, and parents as needed to help youth achieve their goals and ensure overall well‑being.
• Connect youth to Peer Group supports and build positive relationships.
• Transport youth to and from school when necessary.
• Complete PYA tasks including PAT Tool.
• Facilitate My Journey groups for youth.
• Facilitate PYA monthly workshops.
• Attend and complete all Fair Futures trainings.
• Input child information into all required data platforms and systems.
• Other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Re‑engage disconnected youth and help them re‑enroll in an academic setting.
• Assess fit between youth and their current academic setting and assist transfers into a better‑fit high school or high‑school equivalency program, if needed.
• Visit youth’s school/program bi‑monthly and build relationships with school staff.
• Review transcripts and academic data, provide educational advocacy, and discuss progress toward graduation/HSE attainment.
• Ensure youth attend school and receive needed supports and resources (e.g., tutoring, IEPs, 504 Plans, special accommodations).
• Expose and assist students to post‑secondary pathways and planning such as college, accredited vocational programs, and internships starting in the ninth grade or earlier.
• Assist youth with obtaining work papers, if needed.
• Conduct career exploration activities with youth.
• Assist all youth in selecting at least one career‑development experience each year that aligns with their interests and academic background.
• Work with the youth and Career Development Specialist to identify potential longer‑term career pathways.
• Connect youth to the Career Development Specialist, if needed, for workforce development programs, vocational programs, and job application assistance.
• Connect youth to agency‑based job readiness and/or internship programs (e.g., YA WORC or Mentored Internship Program).
• Provide persistence coaching to youth enrolled in external programs by checking in regularly.

• Coordinate with Housing Specialist to ensure youth submit housing applications (by age 18 when appropriate).
• Accompany youth to interviews and housing visits, as needed.
• Assist youth with obtaining furniture, support through the move‑in process, and provide continued support with housing stability.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree;
  Extensive experience working with youth.
• Experience in education and foster care (preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong empathy, and passion for child welfare.
• Ability to respond to developmental needs of children across different age groups.
• Ability to work with families with histories of chemical dependency, mental illness, abuse, and diverse cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to work compassionately and without judgment with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ or who are exploring their identity.
• Strong time management, diligence, resilience, and teamwork experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with CONNECTIONS preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required and/or timeframe for obtaining one.
• Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

• Valid NYS Driver’s License.

Yes, 50% of the time.

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