Fair Futures Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT:

NSD

JOB TITLE:

Fair Futures Coach

REPORTS TO:

Senior Social Worker/Fair Futures Supervisor

JOB LOCATION:

East Elmhurst, NY/Richmond Hill, NY

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

STATUS & HOURS:

Full-Time- 35 Hours per week

Date Submitted/Revised:

July 17, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

Coaches are full-time, trained professionals who are matched with up to 10-15 young people ages 13 and older who have had experiences with the justice system.  Coaches meet young people “where they are” and build a trusting relationship with them using an authentic, trauma-informed, strength-based approach, often in partnership with colleagues at each respective Non-Secure Detention.

In addition to providing weekly emotional support, Coaches help young people make progress towards their academic, career development, housing/independent living, and other life goals. When a young person is unsure of their goals/interests, Coaches help them explore and expose them to potential opportunities.  They then help young people connect to schools, programs, and opportunities in line with their goals/interests, persist in those settings, and plan/prepare for the next step on their journey.  Coaches celebrate young people’s progress; if something doesn’t work out, Coaches help young people reflect and connect to the next opportunity. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build relationships with up to 10- 15 young people.  Coaches employ creative, out-of-the box approaches to engaging youth and do not give up if they are not responsive.
• Provide weekly, ongoing social/emotional support.
• Build relationships and collaborate with the key adults in the young person’s life to support their goals and well-being, including other agency staff (e.g., Case Planners and Specialists), foster parents, school/program staff, and other significant adult figures.    
• Help young people explore their interests and expose them to opportunities in line with their interests;
• Work 1:1 with young people to develop individualized academic and career development goals based on their interests/strengths and take measurable steps towards their goals;
• Connect young people to quality schools, programs, resources, and opportunities in line with their goals;
• Help young people persist in academic/career settings, navigate any challenges that arise, celebrate successes, and plan/prepare for the next step on their journey.
• Should a youth not be successful in any particular school/program, Coaches help young people reflect on the experience and work with them to transition to the next opportunity.
• Use an online platform each week to track contacts, young people’s goals, steps taken towards goals, and other key data.  Full support will be provided on how to use Care4.
• Connect young people to peer group supports and build positive relationships;
• Ensure young people who are aging out can access and