Fair Futures Life Coach

St. John's Residence for Boys

Far Rockaway, Queens, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

Do you have a desire to assist and advocate for some of NYC most vulnerable youth? Are you passionate about family preservation? Do you love being a part a service team delivering an evidence-based model? If so St. John's Fair Future's Life Coach is right for you! If you're passionate about connecting with individuals/ families/service providers for successful outcomes and desire make a positive impact on the lives of some of NYC most vulnerable, this opportunity is just for you!

**This position is currently available in our Rockaway Park and Brooklyn locations

This is a Full-time, permanent, 35-hour per week role Mon-Fri, day shift w/ some on-call or evening as needed

Education Requirement: Minimum BA degree in Social Services or related field with at least 2-years relevant work experience, preferably in congregate setting MA preferred with experience with at-risk youth preferred; Former case management and knowledge of child welfare is a plus.

* A Valid NYS Driver's License and access to personal vehicle is required for consideration

Job Overview: The Fair Futures Life Coach is vital to the RTC social service department and works in partnership with the case planning team, providing ongoing social/ emotional support to youth while developing individualized academic/ career development and life goals. This role is critical to the resident youth's successful long term life goals and independence. The Life Coach serves as an advocate/ supporter/ counselor/ mentor to and for the youth in all aspects of their life. Must be a team player with the ability to ensure needed services and supports are established for the youth's success and goal to independent living utilizing evidence-based models of service and care.

Company DescriptionSt. John's is an established child welfare agency serving youth throughout the NYC boroughs. Our main campus is in Rockaway Park, Queens, with program sites in Richmond Hill, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Dedicated to the service, oversight, supervision and care of our youth and families. St. John's operates 24-7/, 365-days a year, providing options to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs for our staff.

Company Description

St. John's is an established child welfare agency serving youth throughout the NYC boroughs. Our main campus is in Rockaway Park, Queens, with program sites in Richmond Hill, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Dedicated to the service, oversight, supervision and care of our youth and families. St. John's operates 24-7/, 365-days a year, providing options to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs for our staff.