Transformation Coach

Job Summary

Atlas HOPE (AH) aims to add to the existing community violence intervention and prevention strategies in New York City by creating a continuum of care for adult men most likely to engage in serious community violence and least likely to receive the supportive services necessary to end cycles of trauma and violence.

The AH program aims to meet the economic, emotional, and mental health needs of adult men, ages 25 and older who have had a history of trauma, lived experience with violence, and involvement in the criminal legal system by providing outreach, transitional employment, behavioral health supports delivered primarily through CBI, and coaching and case management.

As a Transformation Coach, you will be responsible for facilitating cognitive behavioral therapy groups and adhering to the curriculum, program model, philosophies, approaches, manuals, and policies. You will also provide individual coaching, personal development, and supportive case management to participants through a trauma-informed and restorative justice lens while working collaboratively with the outreach partner staff.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent problem solver, comfortable with conflict and facilitating conflict resolution interventions, energetic and flexible, collaborative, and proactive team members who positively and productively support high-risk participants. You will empower participants to fulfill employment and life goals through the facilitation of cognitive behavioral intervention, teaching soft skills required to overcome obstacles and further develop soft skills.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate cognitive-behavioral group sessions
Manage a caseload of approximately 15 participants, serving as their advocate and providing case management
Conduct weekly one-on-one coaching sessions, developing individualized plans for participants
Review daily feedback and performance reports, identify barriers to participant success in the program, and provide coaching and support to promote attendance, safe behavior, and effective participation in group sessions and transitional employment
Participate in collaborative meetings to assess participant progress and plan services
Facilitate transitional job orientations
Visit participant work sites to understand behaviors in various settings
Assess career interests and aptitudes, guiding participants toward suitable employment and training opportunities
Lead job readiness activities, including soft skills training, resume preparation, and job search techniques
Act as an intermediary between workers and employers to resolve workplace issues and promote retention
Complete timely and accurate documentation of all services
Participate in regular, ongoing professional development opportunities including: trainings, facilitation practice, and receiving ongoing coaching and feedback

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, counseling, human services or education preferred
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience training, counseling, providing workforce development services, or instruction
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Experience with job readiness and/or cognitive behavioral curricula facilitation including Thinking for a Change, OWDS, ART (Aggression Replacement Training), or similar preferable
Skilled communicator who is able to liaise interdepartmentally as well as with community partners and stakeholders
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Outlook and Office 365
Familiarity with the Fair Chance Act a plus
Ability to apply skills learned from prior work experience, or formal academic training in a related subject area, to the day-to-day project activities
Demonstrated success in being participant-centered, self-motivated with excellent relationship skills

Travel Requirements

Travel throughout the New York City is required

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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