Fair Futures Coach - OSP

The Fair Futures Coach - OSP will build trusting relationships with parenting youth in and beyond foster care placement at Our Sisters' Place. The coach will support the young person to achieve their goals and navigate into adulthood.

Requirements

• Approach work with a positive attitude, with an ethic of service and integrity rooted in the values, mission, vision, and philosophy of Lutheran Social Services of NY (LSSNY).
• Build positive and productive relationships with youth.
• Exhibit integrity, professionalism, and respect both in the workplace and in the communities we serve.
• Provide ongoing social/emotional support - including if they leave foster care and achieve permanency.
• Promotes positive parenting and connections to related services for pregnant and/or parenting youth.
• Work 1:1 with young people to develop individualized academic and career development goals based on their interests and strengths and take measurable steps towards their goals.
• Connect young people to quality schools, programs, resources, and opportunities in line with their goals.
• Help young people persist in these settings, navigate any challenges that arise, celebrate successes, and plan/prepare for the next step on their journey.
• Collaborate with Case Planners, Supervisors, Clinicians, Childcare Workers, birth parents, tutors, specialists, and other providers as needed, to help youth achieve their goals and ensure their overall well-being.
• Document youth goals and progress accurately and timely in CARES4 and Connections.
• Perform other duties as required by direct supervisor or needs of the program/agency.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan