Youth Coach, Alternative to Detention (ATD) Program

About Us 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! Benefits 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) Candidates hired in this position will work in person but will have the flexibility to work remotely when program need allows Overview JOB DESCRIPTION ATD (Alternative to Detention) is an intensive community-based program serving court-involved youth between the ages of 12 and 18 who have been mandated to an ATD program by the Family Court pending disposition of their court case.

The Youth Coach will work with a cohort of up to 13 mentees providing community support, guidance, and crisis intervention.

Title : Youth Coach, Alternative to Detention (ATD) Program Reports to : PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ATD Location : 692 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Hours : 35 Hours / Week;

Non-Traditional hours, including evenings and weekends. Salary : $23.00 / Hr Major Duties of the Youth Coach : Serve as mentor for up to 13court-involved youth ages 13-18, who are at risk for detention Work with mentees and family members to develop healthy communication skills and coping mechanisms.

Work with mentees to reflect on their current decision-making process and develop short- and long-term goals. Escort mentees to school, court, DOP meetings and other required engagements as needed.

Work with Service Coordinator make referrals to appropriate community resources for mentees and family members. Create opportunities for participants to maximize their potential through the provision of engaging programming, high expectations, and high-quality services.

Meet with the Program Director for bi-weekly supervision. Participate in case conferences and staff meetings. Communicate with ACS and DOP staff as appropriate.

Use internal and external databases as required. Plan trips and events for participants. Participate in development and implementation of processes that ensure integration of participant feedback in program planning.

Participate in agency work groups and committees. Participate in all ACS training and technical assistance sessions as required.

Youth Coach Qualifications : Experience and comfort working with court-involved youth. Prior justice involvement preferred.

Familiarity with Brooklyn and the challenges faced by youth living in the borough. Experience working with families preferred.

Familiarity with strength-based / youth development principles. Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Bilingual preferred.

Additional Information 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.

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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.