Aftercare Life Coach
Company: Little Flower Children and Family Services of New
Location: Rockaway Park
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summary Job Description: The
Life Coach is the vital party in facilitating the integration of
assigned youth back to their families and communities. The Life
Coach will serve as an advocate, supporter, and counselor, for the
youth during his time in placement and oversee the youth’s time in
aftercare. The Life Coach will establish healthy relationships with
NSP youth and their families. The idea is to reduce recidivism.
This position offers a full-time, 40 hour-per-week, hybrid work
schedule and is based in Queens, NY. From time to time, this
position requires work outside of normally scheduled working hours.
About St. John’s Founded in 1826 as a home for orphaned children,
St. John’s has evolved into a nonprofit social services agency
providing residential care to New York City youth involved in the
child welfare and juvenile justice systems. We offer holistic,
trauma-informed support to young people up to age 21. Our main
campus in Rockaway Park, Queens, houses a Residential Treatment
Center, Close to Home Non-Secure Placement programs, administrative
offices, clinical services, and an on-site NYC Department of
Education school. We also operate a Non-Secure Detention residence
in Richmond Hill and Limited Secure Placement programs in Brooklyn
and Staten Island. St. John’s is dedicated to helping youth heal,
grow, and build the skills they need to achieve their goals and
return to family or a stable, supportive environment as engaged
members of their communities. Principle Responsibilities
Demonstrates fidelity to the agency’s service values and
organizational imperatives; Works with youth on Youth Level of
Service (YLS ) service goals thataddressesthe criminogenic needs of
the youth. These activities are though provoking assignments such
as anger log, vision board, etc. Provides support to youthmoving
upthroughMYSIphase system by assisting them in completing phase
projects such as but not limited to “lifeline” which captures
positive and negative moments throughout the life of a youth. Works
in partnership and collaborates with the Aftercare Coordinator to
maintain a safe, and reality-based transition plan for youth
inAftercareprogram. Provides intensivesupportsto families to ensure
access to community resources (housing, jobs, transportation, home
making services as appropriate). Attends,engagesand advocates for
youth at school conferences and other scheduled meetings necessary
for the success of the youth. Visits resident/family inthe home up
to multiple times a week to discuss challenges and progress with
parent/child on case by case basis. Oversees and manages assigned
caseload of residentyouth asrelated to after care needs.
Responsible for planning and implementing family engagement
activities, at least weekly or as appropriate. Monitors and
supports resident youth as related to their pursuit of educational,
vocational, and employment needs and goals. Attends prosocial
activities/ events with youth, at least once a week. Provides real
time, in-person and/or phone emergency crisis intervention support
for assigned youth 24/7. Continues to work with youth to follow YLS
service plan goals during aftercare. Attendstrainings as
recommendedandrequired. Attends criminal court proceedings with
youth and assist in whatever support is needed for court.
EntersCase Management content such as face to face contacts with
youth and families, team meeting notes, visitation, and other
information into CNNX. All other duties as assigned. Required
Qualifications and Experience Minimum High School diploma
requiredwith at least one full year of professional experience
working with youth, preferably in child welfare. Valid Driver's
License and access to a working vehicle required. Preferred
Qualifications AA degree or some college preferred Direct
experience with working with trouble teens and their families in
the juvenile justice system preferred. Travel Requirements This
position offers a full-time, hybrid/in field schedule and is based
in Queens, NY and require regular travel throughout the five
boroughs. Disclaimer The statements herein are intended to describe
the general nature and level of work being performed by the
incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be construed
as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required of a person in this position. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
and Belonging Statement With more than 250 years of combined
experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York
and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of
serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission,
vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of
every staff member, community partner and those with whom we
engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as
we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races,
ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and
lived experiences. Accessibility Some job requirements are subject
to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities. Some requirements may be designed to protect the
safety and health of the employee, their fellow employees and the
individuals being served and may therefore exclude some
individuals. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement St. John’s
Residence for Boys provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other legally protected group
status.
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