Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!

For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
• 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time)

Operating within the Education and Vocation Division; the Career Training Coach will work with cohorts of participants in Good Shepherd Services’ Good Work workforce initiatives. Using a Trauma Informed approach, and grounded in Motivational Interviewing, the Career Training Coach provides participants guidance, support, coaching, and referrals to ensure successful completion of the program, and entry into the workforce. The Career Training Coach will develop a portfolio of resources, including employment, educational, and training opportunities appropriate for participants. They will build relationships with cohort participants through one-on-one meetings, and through their presence in and support of career training workshops and other program activities. They will also be responsible for providing follow-up services to program alumni, which will include setting up and overseeing internships, and continuing outreach to both employers/internship partners and graduates to ensure success and to track outcomes. They will provide ongoing career path guidance to alumni in order to support the Economic Mobility of program graduates. The coach will work closely with GSS staff within the Education and Vocation Division, as well as other GSS programs, to provide appropriate next steps and ensure a continuum of services that will support participants in attaining their goals for the future.

Reports to: Good Work Program Director

Location: 1 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY/ East 233^rd ST, Bronx NY

Hours:  35 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt

Salary: $45,000 to $50,000

Major Duties:

• Coach participants of GSS’ Good Work Programs, providing guidance that will ensure their success during the program, and supporting the continued success of alumni as they enter into the workforce;
• Develop apprenticeship, internship, and employment opportunities for participants, as well as a portfolio of training and educational programs in fields of interest to young people;
• Maintain contact with employer and internship partners in order to support placements and ensure success;
• Record program data including outcomes, progress, and challenges, in data management systems;
• Provide support and guidance to program graduates during internships, apprenticeships, and employment;
• Support Program Director and Program Managers during Career Readiness training, providing oversight and guidance to participants during workshops and other program activities, including mini-internship experiences;
• Support Good Work Program Managers in guiding participants through our resume development process.
• Provide individual career counseling to participants during the cohort and to alumni throughout aftercare placements;
• Use a Trauma Informed approach with participants, and Motivational Interviewing style in coaching participants around careers and next steps;
• Accompany youth to appointments and activities as needed;
• Assist Program Director and Program Managers in conducting intakes, leading workshops, and other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 years of experience working with out-of-school, out-of-work youth required;
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Informed Practices preferred;
• Experience developing internship/job opportunities strongly preferred;
• Resourceful in the cultivation of opportunities for young adults aligned with their interests;
• Flexibility to work in different locations in support of participants;
• Commitment to learning and growth;
• Team player who also works well independently;
• Commitment to supporting young people and operating from a strength-based, developmental perspective

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.