What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Coach position at CASES?
Job Title: Youth Development CoachJob 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 Address: 424 E 147th St, Bronx, NY 10455. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation. Workplace Flexibility: Flexible - Staff have the flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work What You Will Be Doing: Develop rapport with participants to support service plansProvide in-office case management to participantsConduct in-community outreach efforts for participants who require additional support to engage in a service planEnsure service plans are developed in collaboration with participants, addressing needs and establishing measurable timeframes to meet objectives and goalsParticipate in team meetings and collaborative service planning as well as borough-based team meetings, supervision and trainingPerform crisis response services, as requiredWork flexible hours when requiredWhat 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 settingDemonstrated experience planning activities, facilitating groups and/or mentoring youth and young adultsExperience with documenting servicesAbility to be flexible to meet participants’ needsPreferred Skills: Fluency in Spanish Employee Benefits: CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including: Medical Dental Vision Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day12 Paid Holidays per yearRetirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%Employee Referral ProgramVisit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASESAlthough we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for. 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.This position is full-time Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 35 hours per week
Salary : $55,169