Family Development Coach-High School Education Support

Career Opportunities with Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service (inc)A great place to work.Family Development Coach - High School Education Support Department : Beacon School Based Community Center (DYCD) - 60505Work Location : Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts, 101 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201Hours : Full Time 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 1-9pmThis position is fully in-person and does not offer any remote work.Salary Range : $50,000 - $50,000Brooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyn’s first and largest non-sectarian social services agencies. BCS, which presently serves more than 20,000 individuals annually, is committed to a broad and diverse range of services including education and child care; services to strengthen families; and services to foster self-sufficiency for adults.The High School Education Support program aims to engage youth in grades 9-12 in a program that will, through project-based learning and internships, support and encourage them to attain the academic skills and standing that will enable them to stay in school, attain high school diplomas, and plan their career paths.Target Population : Students in grades 9-12 with GPA of 75 (C) or lower, failing grades in one or more subjects, or chronic school absenteeism.Family incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty level.80% must reside or attend school in the proposed NDA.Responsibilities : Support a caseload of approximately 32 high school students enrolled in the NDA Education Support Program.Create, facilitate, and implement after-school academic and tutoring workshops for these high school students.Work in partnership with the larger Beacon program to develop and implement post-secondary after-school workshops and seminars, including work-readiness support, soft skills building, college readiness, career pathways, and leadership development.Organize and lead college tours.Support high school youth with internship opportunities, including job internship placements and / or project-based learning opportunities.Provide academic planning and case management services for a caseload of approximately 32 high school students.Work with participants on achieving the goals indicated in the Family Development Plan (FDP).Maintain contact with the cohort and meet with each assigned participant at least once every four weeks, documenting each meeting.Provide academic counseling, identify participant issues, and facilitate access to relevant supports.Assist youth in attending school regularly by identifying obstacles and connecting students with resources.Maintain regular contact with school personnel and work with agency-identified partners.Assist youth with the development of actionable post-secondary plans.Provide immediate crisis intervention support as needed.Conduct family outreach and parent / guardian meetings as appropriate.Document all work and keep case records on all students as required.Attend DOE Parent-Teacher conferences, School Leadership meetings, and out-of-town College Trips in accordance with DOE school calendar.Provide assistance with the college application process.May include out-of-school hours, including weekends, as assigned.Other duties as assigned by Program Director.Qualifications Required : Family Development Credential preferred; if not held, it will need to be obtained within 12 months.Experience in utilizing appropriate resources and working with City systems such as public assistance, child welfare, education, and housing.Experience and demonstrated case management support in working with youth and families required; prior experience in a school setting preferred; college preparatory experience required.Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills.Commitment to work from a strength-based and / or youth development perspective.Willingness to be creative and work as an integral part of a team.Fingerprinting and criminal background check required.BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $50,000