IYIP Life Coach

NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP•Chicago, IL

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The IYIP Life Coach position is full-time, 40 hours per week (non-exempt, benefits eligible) and will take place at all our NLC locations. The Life Coach will focus on recruiting youth ages 16-24 into employment programs, deliver job reediness training, and provide consistent, high-touch case management to support job retention and job sustainability. May require some local travel (reimbursable). This position is in-person.

Requirements

Must become a Certified Mandated Reporter. Training provided.
Must pass a background check, must not have any pending cases.
Must pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System background check.
Must pass a National Sex Offender Registry background check.
Must have a working phone and phone number.
One year experience working in the human services field in a capacity that involves direct services to at-risk youth.
Cross-cultural competency.
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be willing to be trained and proficiently utilize database(s) and information tracking systems relevant to duties.
Must keep confidentiality of participant information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Valid Illinois driver’s license, insurance, good driving record, access to a vehicle. Subject to driving background check.
Subject to driving background check.
General knowledge of sports.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with partners to design and implement subsidized employment opportunities tailored to youth needs.
Collect data on program outcomes and outputs, including both summer and long-term employment metrics, as required by funder or partner agency.
Attend regular meetings with partners, including weekly startup meetings, monthly check-ins with supervisor and additional meetings as needed.
Will carry a caseload of up to 20 participants.
Assist participants with completion of program.
Engage in professional development training during the planning phase and at least quarterly throughout the program duration.
Assures staff participation in information sessions to explain expectations, roles, and responsibilities of participants.
Produces documents, receipts and correspondence regarding activities and progress as necessary for consistent evaluation of program and timely report submittal.
Supervision includes on-site visits, regular check-ins, and break-out planning meetings.
Assures documentation of all participant contacts and services provided and assists data team and development team with data collection and required reporting.
Documents detailed participant case-notes and other items as assigned.
Demonstrates New Life Centers’ values.
Attends required meetings and trainings.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.