Career Coach
$40,000 - $45,000/Yr
Metropolitan Family Services - Chicago, IL
posted 6 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Chicago, IL
Social Assistance
About the position
The Career Coach at Metropolitan Family Services plays a crucial role in empowering individuals and families by providing guidance and support in workforce development. This position involves outreach, assessments, and the development of individualized employment plans to help clients achieve self-sufficiency and secure employment in high-demand industries. The Career Coach will work closely with clients, community agencies, and referral sources to ensure successful job placements and retention, while also addressing any barriers to employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide outreach to engage targeted Self-Sufficiency caseload.
- Perform situational assessments and vocational explorations.
- Refer clients to job readiness training, external workforce partners, or direct job placement.
- Observe and document consumers' vocational assets and limitations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Employment Plans.
- Coordinate and communicate with referral sources, community agencies, and providers.
- Assist clients in obtaining permanent, unsubsidized jobs in high-demand industries.
- Monitor retention of employment placements at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days.
- Handle emergency and crisis situations with residents.
- Work within contract, grant, and program requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED with six years of experience in workforce development/case management services, or a Bachelor's Degree with three years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience coaching and goal setting.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Nice-to-haves
- Certified Workforce Development Professional Certificate (must secure within 1 year of employment).
Benefits
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
