Family Development Coach

Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation

. Develop partnerships between student participants and their families .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeBronx • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,000 - $50,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing partnerships and coordinating services to support youth and families, while ensuring compliance with educational and safety regulations. Proficient in data collection and analysis, with strong communication and organizational skills to facilitate effective program delivery.

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Bachelor's Degree In Education, Psychology, Or Social WorkExperience Working With NYC Youth And FamiliesStrong Leadership And Team-Building AbilitiesProficiency In Google Suite And Microsoft ExcelFluent Spanish Highly Preferred

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Hard Skills

Data Collection And AnalysisConflict ResolutionProgram CoordinationFamily Development Plans ImplementationE-Learning And Virtual Learning Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral And Written Communication SkillsOrganizational And Time Management SkillsAbility To Establish Effective Working RelationshipsPatience And CreativityAbility To Set Priorities And Manage Multiple Tasks

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Family Development Coach Certification

Industry Keywords

New York City Education RequirementsPositive Youth Development FrameworkUrban EducationCommunity Resource ManagementDOE And DOH Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop partnerships between student participants and their families
Help participants set reachable self-reliance goals, identify methods to achieve them, and access needed services
Offer encouragement and help participants identify strengths, challenges, opportunities, and solutions
Coordinate services so they align with participants’ needs and goals
Maintain an emotionally and physically safe youth environment meeting organizational, DOE, DOH, funder, and labor-law requirements
Identify student needs, apply interventions, and track intervention inputs and impacts
Monitor attendance and follow up with families to support continuous engagement
Coordinate targeted interventions with teachers for high-need students
Facilitate partnerships with city agencies and nonprofit organizations
Support resource management, fund development, grant maintenance, space coordination, and special events
Support expanded learning, parent/family/community engagement, and mental-health activities
Participate in school-team, attendance, and specialized meetings
Create, implement, and regularly review Family Development Plans
Follow up to ensure participants receive requested services
Build relationships with school leadership, teachers, parents, parent coordinators, and community partners
Collaborate with program partners on delivery aligned to student achievement and performance goals
Establish parent involvement in advocacy, events, operations, education, and trips
Conduct outreach to students and families and identify community resources
Work effectively with internship sites
Keep the supervisor informed of site information and challenges
Link school-day learning with extended-day opportunities for targeted students
Participate in data collection, reporting, and analysis
Ensure compliance with DOE regulations and program requirements
Maintain accurate enrollment, attendance, staff, curriculum, schedule, and program records
Report site injuries and communicate incidents promptly
Assist with budget compliance and required funder documents and reports
Track and care for program equipment and supplies
Report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Education, Psychology, or Social Work
Demonstrated experience working with NYC youth, families, teachers, and community members of diverse backgrounds within a positive youth development framework
Solid understanding of New York City and New York State education requirements in an urban setting
Strong leadership and team-building abilities
Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, students, families, school partners, school administration, and staff
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-up skills
Ability to articulate outcome requirements and provide appropriate resources and support
Responsible and professional conduct; patience and creativity
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience with e-learning and virtual learning
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
Passion for the New York Edge mission and demonstrated interest in education and youth development
Prior work experience in urban education
Experience using resources and working with NYC systems, including public assistance, child welfare, education, and housing
Availability for all program hours daily
Fluent Spanish highly preferred
Family Development Coach certification within one year of hiring
Must obtain Department of Education and Department of Health safety and security clearances at offer and acceptance