At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
ResponsibilitiesThe YV LifeSet Specialist role is to support YAs to become self-sufficient by assisting in locating and learning how to use community resources such as housing, employment and education.
Conduct weekly sessions to provide support & service planning with YAs in regard to obtaining and maintaining housing, obtaining and maintaining employment, education, & parentingConduct monthly assessments by developing monthly service plans to address treatment planning with YAsAssisting YAs with connecting to supports as well as MH & medical services to address ongoing needs to enhance well-being & functioningThe ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, & stakeholders in the communityAttend weekly coaching, consultation & group supervision with LPE/SUP to receive appropriate feedback on next steps with planning for each YA in the programAttend agency/ACS/LifeSet Booster training ongoing to support with professional developmentComplete timely and accurate documentation of YAs progress as it relates to TX Plans, Why What Assessments, PEAs, Screeners, & Session Notes in CONNXs, & Evolv database systems
QualificationsThe New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Education RequiredBachelor’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution Recruitment TaglineHiring Impact, Changing Lives Together Salary Range:$59, 516.49 (Bilingual Additive 3,500 + Education Additive 3,800)Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from a U.S.-accredited institution or credential evaluation for a non-U.S. institution in human services, education, psychology, social work, or a related field
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in child welfare, social services, or a related field
- Strong commitment to safety
- Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to work with diverse populations using strength-based, trauma-informed, and youth development approaches
- Strong crisis management abilities
- Ability to receive and implement feedback and adapt to programmatic changes
- Ability to travel to young adults' homes and community locations as needed
What We Do
The New York Foundling is a nonprofit social-services organization that helps children, youth, adults, and families achieve safety, stability, strength, and independence. Its whole-person, whole-family programs span child welfare, developmental disabilities, education, behavioral and mental health, and juvenile and criminal justice services. Through direct support, advocacy, and evidence-based programs, it works to strengthen families and communities and help people reach their full potential.
