Youth Development Coach

Youth Development Coach

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: 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

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