Career Coach

Spring Dell Center; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Paid Training

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Spring Dell Center in La Plata, MD is seeking a dedicated Career Coach to guide individuals with disabilities through assessments, internships, job searches, interviews, resumes, and promotions. The role involves identifying strengths, conducting outreach to employers, and coordinating with the Career Bridges program to facilitate successful employment outcomes for participants.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience in counseling or career coaching is advantageous.
• Strong resume-writing skills and comfort with job-search processes are expected.

Responsibilities

• Guide participants through assessments, internships, and job searches.
• Identify strengths and abilities to match with employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with employers and Spring Dell Center's programs to place participants.
• Provide support for interviews, applications, and interview skills.
• Support participants in navigating career transitions and advocacy as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Career coaching

Resume writing

Disability experience

Driving experience

Flexibility

Advanced computer skills

DDA LTSS ICM experience

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace that does not honor medical marijuana.

Company Overview

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence by providing support and employment opportunities for the quality of life they desire within their community. Our employees are responsible for providing the highest quality of individualized services. Our ultimate goal is to promote full community integration for individuals with disabilities.

Career Coach

• Salary: $20.84/hour
• Job type: Full time
• Location: La Plata

Job Description

Spring Dell Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Career Coach to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to supporting people with disabilities in guiding them through assessments, internships, job searches, interviews, resumes and promotions. The Career Coach will play a key role in both seeking employment opportunities for people with disabilities and providing support within Spring Dell Center's Career Bridges program to facilitate successful employment outcomes.

Duties

• Identify the participant's strengths, interests and abilities through assessments and interviews
• Conduct job searches and outreach to identify employment opportunities for participants
• Maintain relationships with employers to create job opportunities and facilitate placements
• Assist participants in preparing for interviews, completing job applications, and developing job-related skills
• Collaborate with the Employment Transition Manager to implement employment transition plans for participants
• Provide ongoing support to participants at their volunteer placement and internships, including job coaching and advocacy as needed
• Utilize materials, curriculum, and modifications appropriate to meet the participant's needs in the areas of communication, technology, problem solving/critical thinking, teamwork, personal appearance, financial management, professionalism, self determination, self-advocacy, resume writing, interview skills, and job search

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Full drivers license
• Clean driving record with 2 years driving experience
• Experience working with disabled adults preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Associate degree preferred
• Background in counseling, career coaching, and resume writing a plus
• Advanced computer skills
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the participants and demands of the job
• DDA, LTSS and ICM experience a plus

Benefits And Perks

• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Up To $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Direct Deposit
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave