Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation · 3 months ago
Family Development Coach
The Bronx, Bronx, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $50K/yrNew York Edge is the largest provider of after school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. The Family Development Coach will develop partnerships between student participants and their families, helping them set achievable goals and facilitating access to necessary services to promote self-reliance and success.
Non-profit Organization Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintain an emotionally and physically safe environment for youth that meets all compliance and safety requirements set forth by the organization, DOE, DOH, funders and applicable labor law
Identify needs of the targeted students, apply interventions, and track and monitor input and impact of interventions for weekly meetings about student progress
Monitor and track daily, weekly, and monthly attendance, and follow-up with family, as needed, to ensure continuous engagement and attendance
Identify high need students, coordinate with teachers to target interventions, and track and monitor impact of interventions
Facilitate alliances and partnerships with City agencies and non-profit partners to establish a continuum of services for students
Support New York Edge, school, and partner agencies with resource management and development, including fund development and grant maintenance
Support the coordination of space for student and family support services, and for special events
Support program activities including but not limited to expanded learning time, parent family and community engagement, and mental health
Participate in school team meetings and specialized meetings such as attendance meetings
Facilitate the process to gain additional resources
Provide holistic assessment, creation, and implementation of a Family Development Plan (FDP) that outlines participants’ strengths and self-defined goals, specific steps to take to achieve goals, available supports and resources needed, and a realistic timeline to meet the goals
Regularly review the FDP to assess whether goals have been met or need to be adjusted mid-course
Provide follow-up to ensure that the participants have received requested services
Cultivate and forge positive relationships with Principal, Assistant Principals, teachers, parents and parent coordinators and other key constituents in the community to engage their support in ensuring programmatic quality for the youth we serve
Help broker new partnerships aligned with student goals and needs
Collaborate with all program partners on program delivery to align with the goals in relation to student achievement and performance
Establish parent involvement in areas of advocacy, special events, daily operations, education, and trips
Identify and utilize community resources, including other schools, libraries, community and local government agencies
Work effectively with internship sites
Conduct outreach to students and families
Keep supervisor informed of pertinent site information, including any challenges in fulfilling responsibilities
Seek input from teachers, school staff, parents and students to determine student and family needs
Build relationships and mechanisms to link school day to extended day learning opportunities for targeted cohort
Participate in data collection, reporting and analysis
Ensure the Program is compliant with DOE regulations, timelines, and staying abreast of all local, state and federal pandemic management conditions and requirements
Monitor and ensure all program compliance, including but not limited to student enrollment, attendance tracking, and online virtual learning
Ensure that student attendance information is being properly collected and delivered to the Data Department on a weekly basis
Maintain accurate records (i.e., staff files, program flyers, materials, schedule and curriculum)
Report site injuries via appropriate forms and immediately communicate incidents with school and New York Edge personnel
Assist Program Manager in ensuring budgetary compliance and with submission of any required documents or reports to funding sources
Track and care for all equipment and supplies used by program participants and staff
Qualification
Required
Reliable, organized and punctual
Demonstrated experience working with NYC youth, families, teachers and community members of diverse backgrounds within a positive youth development framework
Solid understanding of New York City and New York State education requirements in an urban setting
Strong leader and team-builder
Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff and school partners
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person, virtually and over the phone, applying tact and discretion as situations demand
Must have excellent organizational, time management and follow-up skills
Must be able to clearly articulate outcome requirements and provide the necessary and appropriate resources and support to successfully deliver on objectives
Responsible and professional conduct that serves as role model to staff and youth
Exhibit strong character traits and exercise patience and creativity while seeking win-win scenarios
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Must demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Experienced with E-learning and Virtual Learning
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
Bachelor's degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work
Must have passion for New York Edge mission and demonstrated interest in the field of education and youth development
Prior work experience in urban education
Experience in using appropriate resources and working with NYC systems, such as public assistance, child welfare, education, and housing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families and school partners including school administration and staff
Must be available for all hours of the program on a daily basis
Family Development Coach certification within one year of hiring
Preferred
Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish highly preferred
Company
Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation
SASF's MISSION: To help bridge the academic performance gap among under-achieving students by extending the school day and year with wholesome, skill-building activities designed to improve New York City children’s academic performance, health and wellness, attitude towards school, self-confidence, character and values, and opportunity for lifelong employment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase