Career Coach

One Hope United; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Vacation & personal days

Mental health day

Sick days

Medical insurance

403(b) retirement

Life insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

One Hope United seeks a Career Coach to help youth in Transitional Living Programs develop workplace readiness skills, secure internships, and grow into young professionals in a work-based learning environment. The role involves collaborating with youth, families, and partners to create individualized transition plans and to promote successful employment outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with sites and ensuring safety, maintaining documentation, and supporting youths in achieving

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma/GED; Bachelor's in related field preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years in residential care, career coaching or related social services field; 5 years preferred.
• Other: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU-required coverage.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized transition plans with youth in care focusing on employment, community living, healthy living, and citizenship.
• Supervise and support youth at homes, community settings, and work sites to ensure safety and quality services.
• Promote a positive work environment and teamwork among staff, youth, families, and community stakeholders.
• Assist youth in achieving self-identified goals and adapt to evolving needs using best practices in supported employment.
• Provide training and support in work ethic, conduct, and performance; arrange internships and workplace accommodations as needed.

Skills

Oral & written comms

CPR/First Aid

Multi-tasking

Trauma-informed

Organizational skills

Data entry

Problem solving

Windows computing

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Two years experience in residential care/career coaching

Five years experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

We value our Hope Members . The pay needs to be right and relevant to the position . We conduct regular compensation a nalysis to reward our team fairly .

Generous Vacation

Work and life balance is important to us ! Our Hope Members enjoy 10 holidays, up to 20 vacation days, 6 personal days, 5 sick days, and new to this year...1 mental health day.

Our package is robust with Allied Insurance ( m edical, d ental , v ision ) , 403b Retirement - 2% Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short-Term and Long-Term D isability options , Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

Tuition Assistance

We want Hope Members to learn and grow . We offer up to $2,500 annually in tui tion reimbursement. OHU support s educatio n al endeavors .

Professional Development

Our Hope Members strive for excellence in children and youth services. OHU supports them by providing opportunities to network and learn from leaders in the field at in-service days, conferences, and workshops.

We have a growth mindset. The OHU Promise is guiding us in significantly increasing services over the next six years. When a new or current position opens, we look first to advancing a Hope Member.

Location: Zion, IL

Job Id:7532

# of Openings:1

Under the designated supervisor, the Career Coach’s job function is to help youth in One Hope UnitedTransitional Living Programs develop workplace readiness skills, find and obtain internships, and togrow as young professionals in a work-based learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of individualized transition plans written in collaborationwith youth in care. Plans should include a vision and goals for youth after graduation fromTLP in the following areas: Employment, Community Living, Healthy Living, Social &Spiritual Life, Safety & Security, and Citizenship.
• Work will be performed at the home of participants, in mutually agreed upon communitysettings, and at assigned work sites in the community. The Career Coach is responsiblefor the safety and well-being of the assigned service recipients and is required to complywith all agency standards, policies and procedures, assuring quality services are providedon a daily basis.
• Be a productive team member; promote a positive work environment regarding servicerecipients, co-workers, family members, customers, employers and communitystakeholders with courtesy and respect.
• Responsible for supporting youth in reaching self-identified goals and outcomes according to the individualized transition plan. Must keep abrest of changing needs of servicerecipients and adapt to new research as to best practices in supported employment andwork with youth in care.
• Responsible for the supervision of assigned service recipients at specified times to assuretheir safety and well-being and provide support and guidance in needed areas. The levelof supervision and pace of service fading should be individualized to each participant.
• Implement program curriculum and adapt where necessary to promote independence forservice recipients, develop workplace readiness skills, and meet client goals.
• Monitor service recipients for behavioral or medical issues and report in a timely manner.
• Complete incident reports and other necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform the duties of Career Coach assisting service recipients in the development of workplace supports to assure the best possible opportunity for successful competitiveemployment.
• Provide on-going training and support to service recipients in work ethic, conduct, andperformance.
• Support service recipients in obtaining and maintaining meaningful and relevant internshipopportunities.
• May be responsible for supporting youth in requesting and implementing workplaceaccommodations, using a strong understanding of Title I of the Americans with DisabilitiesAct and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• May be responsible for transporting service recipients to and from employment sites asassigned. Alternatively, may be responsible for providing training in use of public transit orsupporting youth in setting goals that support independence in transportation.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local laws regarding the safe operation of motor vehicles,including the use of adaptive devices/ equipment on vehicles.
• Participate in staff team meetings and attend required staff training.
• Comply with One Hope United Policy and Procedures and Employee Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and Title VI.
• Maintain flexibility and commitment to service recipient success regarding schedule.Internship placements and employee hours should be arranged to the youth’s availability,rather than the Career Coach.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Implement program curriculum and adapt where necessary to promote independence forservice recipients, develop workplace readiness skills, and meet client goals.
• Monitor service recipients for behavioral or medical issues and report in a timely manner.
• Complete incident reports and other necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform the duties of Career Coach assisting service recipients in the development of workplace supports to assure the best possible opportunity for successful competitiveemployment.
• Provide on-going training and support to service recipients in work ethic, conduct, andperformance.

Ensure a Person Centered, Professional Work Environment

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you getalong with customers, people supported, co-workers, direct reports, and management.
• Ensure Person Centered and strength-based practices, a trauma-informed approach, andrespect for autonomy of participating youth.
• Promote the professional and personal development of the youth. Model expected behaviorsand serve in a mentoring role.
• Ensure all written reports, letters and any other form of communication represents OHU in aprofessional manner.

This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. One Hope United reserves the right torevise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Qualifications

Education:High school diploma/GED. Bachelors in related field preferred.

Experience:Minimum two years’ experience in residential care, career coaching or related field or a social service-related field. Five years preferred.

Other:Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance

Required Skills

• Must possess effective oral and written communication abilities.
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid certification and meet all DCFS and agency trainingrequirements.
• Possess the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Understanding of how trauma impacts behavior.
• Highly organized, yet flexible and can handle multiple projects and or priorities well with theability to manage tight deadlines.
• Intermediate data entry skills
• Resourcefulness in researching issues, analyzing information skillfully, solving problems, anddeveloping solutions with minimal supervision in a timely manner.
• Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expandsoftware application skills as necessary.
• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality.

We Invest in You!

• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per fiscal year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, 1 paid Mental Health Day, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, 403 (b) retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, dependent care, commuter and transit
• Agency-paid Life&ADD insurance up to $50K based on salary and short-term disability
• Agency-paid long-term after 1 year of employment
• Voluntary Supplemental Life&ADD, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free counseling sessions
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations

A Different Kind of Employer: One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?

• 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
• Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in E-Verify.

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants with a conditional offer of employment must submit to pre-employment drug testing and receive a negative test result. Final hiring decisions are contingent on the candidate submitting to a background check satisfactory to One Hope United.

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