MST FIT Senior Coach

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$55,000.00/yr - $59,000.00/yr

If you are passionate about working with/for vulnerable youth and families, implementing evidence‑based models of treatment and care, we have a professional opportunity for you! The MST Coach is a specialized Case Planner role focused on the MST‑FIT model of service. Working within the social service department, the Coach supports youth and families, along with department staff, by wrapping services to ensure successful discharge.

• Demonstrate fidelity to the agency’s service values and organizational imperatives.
• Provide aftercare support to cases transitioning to trial discharge using the MST‑FIT model.
• Offer additional support as needed to cases transitioning from trial discharge to return to placement.
• Deliver crisis intervention and conflict resolution to youths and their families throughout the week, including evenings and weekends as required on a consistent rotation schedule.
• Conduct virtual and in‑person sessions with resident youth and families.
• Maintain timely documentation (including case, collateral, and other contacts) within 48 hours of occurrence.
• Ensure ongoing support and collaboration across MST and ITM program staff on behalf of residents.
• Prepare and submit MST‑FIT engagement court reports for scheduled permanency hearings.
• Attend weekly and other ITM learning community meetings and trainings.
• Participate in mandatory trainings including 7‑day ITM and 5‑day MST‑FIT booster trainings.
• Prepare for and attend weekly supervision and MST‑FIT group consultations as scheduled.
• Attend monthly MST‑FIT psychiatric consultation as scheduled.
• Support the social service department with resident transition using the MST‑FIT model of treatment engagement.

• Minimum MSW degree; licensure preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in child welfare with at‑risk youth.
• Former case management experience is a plus.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.
• Professional, mature and dependable with a bias for action.
• Ability to assess and engage youth and families is critical.
• Physical ability to travel throughout the community, secure resources and services, while adhering to the MST 120‑day targeted length of treatment model.
• Willingness to adjust schedule as needed to meet service demands.

This position offers a full‑time, hybrid/in‑field schedule and is based in Rockaway. It requires home visits and travel to other locations.

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.

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York has 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.

Some job requirements may be subject to reasonable modifications to 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.

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York 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.