Job Coach

Department:  Youth Workforce Development Program

Location:  Chicago, IL (Austin)

Schedule: Hours vary - Evenings/Some weekends. Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm- Some Saturdays when needed.

Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Job Coach will ensure the delivery of skill-building, work experiences, academic support, and positive pro-social recreation. The Coach will work directly with youth, youth's placements, and community partners to develop and implement activities that support the goal of developing workplace skills and gaining employment experiences.

Major areas of responsibility for this job include but are not limited to the following: identifying potential employers with a focus of developing employment opportunities for program participants assists with the coordination of employment related events/activities, provides case management support to assist participants (eliminate barriers that can interfere with job retention) , prepares written reports on weekly basis of job development and placement activities. The company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enrollment : Develops and nurtures community relationships to recruit youth participants.
• Engagement : Provide clients with career counseling, employment connections, and training opportunities through a series of different techniques that will keep clients engaged in the program. Develop their "Essential Employability Skills".
• Outreach Services : Work with youth to develop skills, hone interests, and offer experiences.
• Program Services : Create a case plan tailored to each client's needs.
• Recordkeeping/Documentation : Maintain confidential case files and complete all required reports.
• Meetings : Attend team meetings and individual supervision
• Quality Assurance : Participate in ongoing quality improvement efforts of the agency
• HIPAA Compliance : Full access to client information. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times
• Diversity/Cultural Awareness : Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and constituencies.
• Other Functions : The Agency may assign other functions to the job at its discretion.

Education :

• Bachelor's degree preferred, degree in human services with two years of experience working with at-risk youth, and experience in workforce development
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required

Benefits, Full-time:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

If you're ready to make a difference, apply today!

Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.

Youth Outreach Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.