Current jobs related to Youth Empowerment Coach - Brooklyn - Graham Windham

  • Youth Empowerment Coach

    3 months ago

    Brooklyn, United States Graham Windham Full time $55,000

    Youth Development Mentor/SLAM Coach (New York) - Full time.Position: SLAM Coach (Youth Empowerment Coach/Coordinator).Program: Graham SLAM (Support, Lead, Achieve, Model).Program & Position Summary:The Graham SLAM program works with youth between the 9th grade and age 26 who are in Graham Windham’s programs including foster care, foster care prevention and...

  • Youth Empowerment Coach

    2 days ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Graham Windham Full time

    About the RoleGraham Windham is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a SLAM Coach. As a SLAM Coach, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational and career goals of our youth, helping them to achieve a livable wage path.Key ResponsibilitiesWork one-on-one with each assigned youth to create individual goals and develop...

  • Youth Empowerment Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Graham Windham Full time

    About Graham Windham In full partnership with families & communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference to children, youth and families affected by abuse, neglect and delinquency by providing each child we serve with a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school...

  • Youth Development Coach

    2 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Graham Windham Full time

    About the RoleGraham Windham is seeking a dedicated and passionate Youth Development Coach to join our team. As a SLAM Coach, you will play a vital role in empowering youth to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.Key ResponsibilitiesWork one-on-one with each assigned youth to create individualized goals and develop customized action plans to...

  • Youth Climbing Program Coach

    4 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States El Cap Planet Granite Earth Treks Movement Full time

    At Movement, our foundational principles of collaboration, inclusivity, enthusiasm, creativity, and honesty guide our mission. We are more than just a climbing facility; we are a vibrant community committed to enhancing lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness, while sharing this vision with a broader audience. As the largest network of climbing gyms in the...

  • Vocational Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States The New York Foundling Full time

    Job SummaryThe New York Foundling is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Vocational Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Supportive Housing Program, you will play a vital role in empowering young adults to achieve their full potential.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide educational and employment placement support to 50 young adults...

  • Youth Climbing Team Coach

    2 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States El Cap Planet Granite Earth Treks Movement Full time

    Job SummaryThe Climbing Team Coach is a key member of our team responsible for delivering high-quality coaching and instruction to our youth climbing teams. This role requires a passion for developing young athletes and a strong background in climbing instruction.Key ResponsibilitiesCoaching and InstructionDeliver practice content to our youth climbing teams...

  • Youth Climbing Team Coach

    3 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States El Cap Planet Granite Earth Treks Movement Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Youth Climbing Team Coach to join our team at Movement. As a key member of our coaching staff, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and guidance to our youth climbing teams, while also contributing to the development of our programs and services.Key...

  • Elite Youth Soccer Coach

    4 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Park Slope United Soccer Club Full time

    Position OverviewPark Slope United Soccer Club is a premier youth soccer organization dedicated to fostering the development of young athletes in Brooklyn. We are proud to support over 2000 players, including some of the most competitive girls teams in the NYC area.Our mission is grounded in the values of community, integrity, and excellence, as we strive to...

  • Youth Support Specialist

    4 months ago

    Brooklyn Park, United States Avenues for Youth Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition InformationThe Youth Support Specialist will provide a positive community environment to help youth heal from the trauma they have experienced and prepare them to secure and maintain stable housing of their choice.Avenues for Youth’s original and oldest program is now known as Minneapolis Avenues. Located in North...

  • Youth Climbing Team Coach

    2 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States El Cap Planet Granite Earth Treks Movement Full time

    Job SummaryThe Climbing Team Coach is a key member of our team responsible for delivering high-quality coaching and instruction to our youth climbing teams. This role requires a passion for developing young athletes and a strong background in climbing instruction.Key ResponsibilitiesCoaching and InstructionDeliver practice content to our youth climbing...

  • Group Leader

    2 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Roads to Success Inc Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Group Leader to join our team at Roads to Success Inc. as a Youth Development Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and facilitating youth programs, developing positive relationships with participants, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment.Key...

  • Youth Support Specialist 2:30pm-10:30pm

    4 months ago

    Brooklyn Park, United States Avenues for Youth Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition InformationThe Youth Support Specialist will provide a positive community environment to help youth heal from the trauma they have experienced and prepare them to secure and maintain stable housing of their choice.Avenues for Youth’s original and oldest program is now known as Minneapolis Avenues. Located in North...

  • Youth Soccer Coach Position

    2 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Super Soccer Stars Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Youth Soccer Coach to join our team at Super Soccer Stars. As a Soccer Coach, you will be responsible for leading fun and educational activities for children, ensuring their safety and success in a non-competitive environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead soccer classes for children aged 5 years and...

  • Soccer Coach for Girls Team

    3 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Park Slope United Soccer Club Full time

    Job OverviewPark Slope United Soccer Club is a leading youth soccer organization in Brooklyn, serving over 3000 players. Our mission is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for children to develop their soccer skills and reach their full potential.Job ResponsibilitiesLead training sessions and games for girls aged 5-12, following our curriculum...

  • Soccer Coach for Girls Team

    3 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Park Slope United Soccer Club Full time

    Job OverviewPark Slope United Soccer Club is a leading youth soccer organization in Brooklyn, serving over 3000 players. Our mission is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for children to develop their soccer skills and reach their full potential.Job ResponsibilitiesLead training sessions and games for girls aged 5-12, following our curriculum...

  • Elite Soccer Coach

    3 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Park Slope United Soccer Club Full time

    Job OverviewPark Slope United Soccer Club is a leading youth soccer organization in the region, serving over 2000 players and striving to become a prominent force in the national soccer landscape.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced soccer coach to join our elite travel program, which competes year-round in local leagues, state cups, and top...

  • Competitive Youth Soccer Instructor

    3 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Park Slope United Soccer Club Full time

    Job OverviewPark Slope United Soccer Club is a leading youth soccer organization in the region, serving over 2000 players and striving to become a prominent force in the national soccer landscape.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced soccer coach to join our elite travel program, which competes year-round in local leagues, state cups, and top...

  • Mental Health Recovery Coach

    3 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Specialist to join our team at the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health challenges, empowering them to achieve recovery and wellness.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide peer support services to...

  • Youth Sports Program Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Soccer Shots COUS Full time

    Job OverviewPosition: Youth Sports Program CoordinatorCOMPANY BACKGROUND:Soccer Shots is a premier organization in the realm of youth soccer education. Our acclaimed program provides an energetic, enjoyable, and age-appropriate introduction to the beautiful game of soccer. Our unique curriculum focuses on both athletic skills and character development.OUR...

Youth Empowerment Coach

3 months ago

Brooklyn, United States Graham Windham Full time

**Youth Development Mentor/SLAM Coach (New York) - Full time.**

**Position**: SLAM Coach (Youth Empowerment Coach/Coordinator).

**Program**: Graham SLAM (Support, Lead, Achieve, Model).

**Program & Position Summary**:
The Graham SLAM program works with youth between the 9th grade and age 26 who are in Graham Windham’s programs including foster care, foster care prevention and community-based afterschool programs. The program aims to put youth on a livable wage path by focusing on their success in high school, college and career development. The program ‘sticks with’ youth through age 26, or until they are on a living wage career path. SLAM Coaches are focused on providing social and emotional support, goal setting and goal tracking. A Coach and youth work on setting key program goals in the areas of education and career, with the purpose of getting them on a livable wage pathway. Coaches will also work with their youth setting and tracking customized goals in the areas of wellness and independent living skills. Examples include learning how to budget, opening a bank account and time management. There are ongoing, individual support and planning sessions where a SLAM Coach will support the youth’s educational and career goals.

As a Graham SLAM Coach, you will be assigned to one of our office locations in Harlem, Bronx, or Brooklyn, but the role requires a significant amount of travel. You will meet with each assigned youth face-to-face at least once a month, either in the office or at various locations such as local libraries, the youth's home, school, and other community settings. Please note that your assigned youth may be scattered across different boroughs, so you must be willing and able to travel within and beyond these areas to provide the necessary support. Additionally, you will meet with school staff to collaborate on the youth's educational success. The role follows a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility in reporting to the office, while ensuring you meet the travel and contact requirements to effectively support your youth. We seek individuals who embrace this travel commitment and are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of the youth we serve.

**Graham SLAM Coaches will**:

- Work one-on-one with each young person on their coach load to create individual goals. Uses Solution-Base Casework and Motivational Interviewing techniques to develop and follow action plans to reach these goals, with consistent support, communication, and follow-through.
- Use SLAM’s goal setting tools to develop customized action plans for each youth to help them reach their goals.
- Establish strong relationships with adolescents using effective modeling of pro-social skills.
- Work collaboratively with other system providers in the youth’s life including to help ensure that the varied systems are driving towards similar goals in a coordinated fashion.
- Meet regularly with parents/foster parents/adult supports to plan with them for youth success, and to support them in helping the youth in their care, reach their goals.
- Encourage youth to attend therapeutic peer groups which focus on skills such as healthy communication, positive peer relationships, dealing with peer pressure, and service learning.
- Visit schools to meet with guidance counselors or other school officials. This includes gathering report cards and attending parent/teacher conferences.
- Connect youth to resources in their community.
- Help students select vocational programs or colleges based on academic, social, and financial needs.

**A Graham SLAM Coach**:

- Makes a long term commitment to working with youth.
- Is strengths-focused, believes that change is possible and is able to inspire hope.
- Is able to work with diverse populations (including LGBTQ) and cultures, process information and respond empathically.
- Is able to express empathy and genuine caring, while maintaining healthy boundaries.
- Is open to learning new methods of working with youth and willing to hold him/herself to high practice standards.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Two years of experience working with adolescents and experience working with at-risk adolescents highly desirable, preferably in the field of child welfare.
- Computer literate and conversant with social media.

**Compensation & Benefits**: $55,000/year.

In addition to annual salary, we also offer eligible employees a Merit award in recognition of an employee achieving a rating based on their outstanding performance evaluation. The award is based on a percentage of the employee’s annual earnings.

Graham Windham offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time and much more
- Longevity Compensation for Years of Service.
- Paid vacation, sick, personal days and holidays.
- Retirement Savings (i.e. Pension & 403b) with employer contribution.
- Basic Term Life Insurance.
- Dependent Car