Job description

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not-for-profit agency in Midtown Manhattan, with a satellite Bronx office, dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexity, chronic health conditions, significant disabilities and behavioral challenges. To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a NAC Futures Supervisor to join its Education Department.

As such, NAC is looking for someone who is a creative problem solver to join a fun, hardworking NAC Futures team as a Supervisor. The NAC Futures program provides youth in NAC’s Foster Care, Prevention, and Partners-in-Parenting (PIP) programs access to long-term coaching and robust academic, career development, and independent living supports. The NAC Futures program seeks to increase graduation rates and post-secondary enrollment, preventing systems involvement, and helping young people to become successful adults. As a position of leadership, the Supervisor will also help in the continual evolution of the NAC Futures program.

• Title of Position: NAC Futures Supervisor
• Position Type: Full Time
• Pay Range: $ 67,000-72,000
• Location: 37 West 26thStreet, New York NY 10010
• Department: Education

Description of Responsibilities:

• Supervise coaches who each work with 20+/- young people between the ages of 14 and 26 years old
• Work with the coaches and NAC Futures young people to develop academic and career goals, connecting youth to quality ‘best-fit’ schools, career programs, housing, and other resources and opportunities.
• Model a “strengths-based” and “client-centered” approach.
• Work with coaches to ensure that young people have access to services and programs at NAC and outside of NAC including mental health, primary care, education support, housing support, workforce support, youth development programs among others.
• Participate in 1:1 in-person and virtual meetings with coaches and NAC Futures youth.
• Coordinate tutoring opportunities for NAC Futures youth.
• Organize in-person events and trips for NAC Futures youth
• Develop youth-based and youth-led programs including discussion groups, trips-based groups, entrepreneurial groups, etc.
• Encourage and in some cases arrange for the participation of youth in pro-social groups and activities outside of NAC.
• Collaborate with NAC’s social workers, therapists, nurses, specialists, volunteers, and others in support of the program and clients
• Participate in NAC case conferences, staff meetings, and other collaborations.
• Attend trainings and professional development opportunities within NAC, at the Center for Fair Futures, and at other outside entities.
• Assist with and/or facilitate presentations or workshops about NAC Futures.
• Collaborate on grant reporting and application opportunities.
• Regular maintenance of required notes and data.
• Organization and presentation of quantitative and qualitative data, as needed.

Required Education and Experience:

• All qualified candidates including creditable messengers will be considered.
• Master’s level preferred.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience

Required Skills:

• Highly developed engagement skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral skills.

How to Apply:

Please indicate NAC Futures Supervisor in the subject line when applying. Please submit cover letter and resume to: hr@nackidscan. org

For information on New Alternatives for Children, Inc., visit our website at www.nackidscan.org

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. was founded on the principle of inclusion. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace at all levels. It is not enough to serve; we must strive to dismantle oppressive policies and practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)
• working with children to develop academic and career goals: 3 years (Preferred)
• collaborate on grant reporting and application: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching and counseling (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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