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2 months ago
About Good Shepherd Services:
Good Shepherd Services is a prominent multi-service organization dedicated to supporting over 30,000 youth and families annually through more than 85 diverse programs. We focus on enhancing individual strengths to foster essential skills for success.
We uphold the dignity and worth of every individual, firmly opposing intolerance, inequity, and injustice in all forms.
Recognized as one of the top 100 workplaces in NYC by Crain's New York, Good Shepherd Services provides an exceptional work environment, a collaborative team committed to our mission, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Employee Benefits:
For Full-Time Employees:
Tuition Assistance Program
Generous paid time off (including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
403(b) Plan (with contributions from GSS after 3 years of service, increasing over time)
Employees in this role will primarily work in person but may have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule based on program needs.
Position Overview:
The Time Limited Rental Assistance Future Focus Specialist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, assisting up to 31 program participants aged 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness. This role focuses on facilitating their transition to permanent housing while providing job training, employment opportunities, and essential life skills.
The Future Focus Specialist adopts a strength-based, trauma-informed approach, tailoring support to each participant's unique interests and abilities.
The Specialist also fosters connections with individuals and organizations that offer educational and vocational support services.Reports to:
TLRA Program Director
Work Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt
Compensation:
$50,000 to $55,000
Key Responsibilities:
Engage one-on-one with program participants to establish academic and career development objectives based on assessments that highlight their interests and strengths, enabling them to take actionable steps toward their goals.
Connect participants with quality educational institutions, programs, resources, and opportunities aligned with their aspirations.Facilitate connections to peer support groups that correspond with their needs and objectives.
Assist participants in overcoming challenges while celebrating their achievements.
In cases where a participant faces difficulties in an educational setting, the Specialist will collaborate with them to set new goals and explore alternative opportunities.
Collaborate with Case Managers, Housing Navigators, and Clinical Social Workers.
Participate in organizational meetings and training sessions as required, as well as any relevant external meetings/training.
Maintain accurate documentation of services and contacts in the GSS program database and other city databases, ensuring timely completion of all required documentation.
Promote and exemplify the 7 Sanctuary Model commitments and the SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss, Future) Model in daily practices to foster a non-violent and trauma-informed environment.
Educational Responsibilities:
Re-engage disconnected participants and assist them in re-enrolling in educational settings that align with their individual goals.
Evaluate the compatibility of participants with their current academic environments and facilitate transfers to more suitable programs when necessary.
Ensure participants have access to the necessary supports, resources, and accommodations for success.
Expose participants to post-secondary pathways and assist with college applications, opportunity programs, and financial aid processes.
Provide ongoing college persistence coaching, ensuring participants receive the financial and academic support needed for success each semester.
Career Development Responsibilities:
Assist in identifying career development experiences that align with participants' interests and academic backgrounds.
Identify potential long-term career pathways based on participants' strengths and vocational plans.
Connect participants to workforce development initiatives, internships, vocational programs, and assist with job applications.
Provide consistent coaching to participants engaged in external programs.
Housing and Independent Living Responsibilities:
Ensure participants coordinate with Housing Navigators and/or Case Managers to submit housing applications promptly.
Work with Housing Navigators and/or Case Managers to support young individuals in securing and maintaining permanent housing while developing essential life skills such as budgeting and landlord advocacy.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree is required, along with two years of experience working with at-risk youth.
Applicants must possess a clear understanding of the needs of young adults facing homelessness, with sensitivity to ethnic and cultural differences, as well as an awareness of the LGBTQ community's needs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail are necessary.
Ability to troubleshoot, advocate, and navigate obstacles effectively.
Capability to collaborate in team settings and build relationships with external partners.
Proficiency in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed techniques is preferred.
Familiarity with databases and software such as Microsoft Word and Excel is necessary.
A commitment to a strength-based, trauma-informed, and youth and family development perspective is essential.
Flexible hours are required to ensure accessibility and availability.
Additional Information:
Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization.
We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for various roles, who will contribute to our mission and uphold our values.
We strive for a racially representative leadership and workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Good Shepherd Services is dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of our activities or operations.
These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
We are committed to ensuring a workplace that is accessible and accommodating for employees with disabilities.As part of our commitment to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.