Career Coach

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

11h • $46,000 - $51,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services 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. This is a full-time position with the Howard & Evanston Team.

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.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
• Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required.

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.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional development (required).
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office but willing to learn (shows level of growth in specified period).
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and 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.

What This Job Offers

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