Career Coach - Permanent Supportive Housing

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you! We are currently searching for a Full-Time Career Coach to join our Calumet Center!

Requirements

• Works effectively with diverse staff and service populations.
• Responsible for providing exceptional customer service.
• Must have exceptional organizational skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business, Communications, or a related field required.
• 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.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
• Driving for work with a personally owned vehicle required.
• Travel between sites required.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of training or demonstrated experience in providing workforce development/case management preferred.
• Willing to learn (shows level of growth in specified period) regarding Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform situational assessments and vocational exploration activities.
• Assess and addresses 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 required database.
• Works within program, grant and agency requirements to meet deadlines.
• Utilizes a team approach and works with other workforce staff to plan, implement and reach programs deliverables and goals.
• Travel to job seekers homes, worksites, community meetings, etc.
• Maintain job seekers physical and electronic files in funder required database.
• Facilitates Job Readiness Training and other group activities.
• Assists Job Seekers with creating and editing resumes and cover letters.
• Contact job seekers on a weekly basis after enrollments and gradually decreasing contact after employment placement.
• Conducts mock interviews.
• Assist in establishing employment goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Aetna Medical Coverage
• Guardian Dental Coverage
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $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.
• Full suite of benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior