Youth Development Coach

Job Title: Youth Development Coach

Job 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 plans
• Provide in-office case management to participants
• Conduct in-community outreach efforts for participants who require additional support to engage in a service plan
• Ensure service plans are developed in collaboration with participants, addressing needs and establishing measurable timeframes to meet objectives and goals
• Participate in team meetings and collaborative service planning as well as borough-based team meetings, supervision and training
• Perform crisis response services, as required
• Work flexible hours when required

What 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 setting
• Demonstrated experience planning activities, facilitating groups and/or mentoring youth and young adults
• Experience with documenting services
• Ability to be flexible to meet participants' needs

Preferred 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 day
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%
• Employee Referral Program
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Our Values

At CASES, we like to move with PURPOSE , which reflects our values:

PEOPLE| Hold people's stories with dignity

UNITY| Commit to a shared mission

RESPECT| Celebrate the strength of diversity

PROGRESS| Always work to improve

OPTIMIZE| Make the best use of resources

SOLUTIONS| Work together to solve problems

EMPATHY| Seek to understand others

Although 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.

Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm
35 hours per week excluding breaks