Career Coach

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

42d • Hybrid

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a full-time Career Coach to join their Howard & Evanston Team. The organization's culture is centered around community, aiming to empower families to learn, earn, heal, and thrive. This role is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact beyond a company's bottom line.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and six (6) years of training or demonstrated experience in providing workforce development/case management services for at-risk populations- required
• Demonstrated experience coaching and goal setting, required.
• Professional development, required.
• Demonstrated experience coaching and goal setting, required.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
• Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle.
• Travel between sites required.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office but willing to learn (shows level of growth in specified period).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Communications, or a related field and three (3) years of training or demonstrated experience in providing workforce development/case management services for at-risk populations- preferred
• Certified Workforce Development Professional Certificate preferred or must secure it within 1 year of employment, preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, professional experience, and lived experience that demonstrate the required competencies will be considered

Responsibilities

• Perform situational assessments and vocational exploration activities.
• Assess and address barriers to employment.
• Provide supportive services where appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual employment plans.
• Coordinate and communicate with referral sources, community-based organizations, and other workforce providers.
• Monitor employment retention, secure employment verifications, and enter proof of employment into the required database.
• Works within program, grant, and agency requirements to meet deadlines.
• Utilizes a team approach and works with other workforce staff to plan and implement and reach program deliverables and goals.
• Travel worksites, community meetings, etc.
• Maintain job seekers' physical and electronic files in the required database.
• Facilitates Job Readiness Training and other group activities.
• Assists Job Seekers with creating and editing resumes and cover letters.
• Contact job seekers every week after enrollment and gradually decrease contact after employment placement.
• Conducts mock interviews.
• Assist in establishing employment goals.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED