Summer Youth Job Coach/Mentor

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc.•Holland, MI

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The seasonal Summer Youth Work Experience Mentor provides individualized support and guidance to help students with barriers develop job readiness skills and gain valuable work experience. This is a seasonal part-time position from mid-June to mid-August, approximately 18 hours per week.

Requirements

User of Case Management Software
Strong personal motivation/initiative
Problem-solving orientation
Commitment to excellence
Ability to work well with diverse teams
Strong commitment to organizational mission
Written communication skills
Flexibility/adaptability
Ability to motivate others
Valid driver's license and insurance required

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in Human Services preferred
2 years of experience working with HS students, Summer programs, or Job Readiness programs preferred

Responsibilities

Provide job readiness training tailored to the summer work experience program.
Collaborate with school personnel, employers, and community partners to ensure a successful summer work experience.
Provide side-by-side job coaching, with up to 5 students at a time, at employment sites.
Monitor and track student progress throughout the program.
Document student interactions and program outcomes accurately ensuring timely and quality case noting in the case management system.
Complete task analysis of client job duties to develop training strategies before job-site training.
Determine accommodations and design strategies that match the needs of the worker and employer.
Provide training on job skills. Teach appropriate social skills on the job. Develop client soft skills.
Complete and communicate work evaluations to measure the worker’s performance, work habits, and skills.
Responsible for written documentation and accurate records in compliance with agency standards, CARF, and as identified by the funding source and/or referral source.