Career Coach Case Manager

New Life Centers Of Chicagoland Nfp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

New Life Centers Of Chicagoland Nfp is seeking a Career Coach Case Manager for our Chicago, IL location. This full-time, in-person role focuses on high-risk youth and adults affected by violence, delivering case management, career guidance, and workforce development to help participants achieve vocational stability.

The position collaborates with Street Outreach Workers, Victim Advocates, employers, and community partners, with some local travel and pay commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of direct youth services experience.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural competence with diverse populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
• Ability to learn databases and case management systems.
• Commitment to confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork with participants and partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management and career development services to youth and adults affected by violence.
• Maintain caseloads, conduct assessments, develop service plans, and track progress toward employment goals.
• Connect participants with healthcare, mental health, financial literacy, disability benefits and public assistance resources.
• Deliver individual career coaching and employment readiness support.
• Facilitate workshops on resumes, interview prep, job search strategies, and workplace expectations.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, workforce agencies, and community partners.
• Coordinate participant referrals and service delivery with internal programs.
• Identify safety concerns and develop trauma-informed care plans.
• Maintain accurate case notes, files, and program data for reporting and audits.
• Participate in meetings and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Cross-cultural competence

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Database familiarity

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Case management systems

Data tracking tools

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Case management systems

Databases

Job description

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Career Coach Case Manager

No Dept ADP Full Time Clerical Chicago, IL, US

Salary Range: $22.66 To $22.66 Hourly

Position Summary

The Career Coach Case Manager position is full-time, 40 hours per week (exempt, benefits eligible) and will take place primarily at our Little Village location. Working under the Education Pillar, the Career Coach Case Manager supports high-risk youth and adults who have been directly or indirectly impacted by street violence to provide case management, career guidance, workforce development, and supportive service linkages. This role collaborates closely with Street Outreach Workers, Victim Advocates, local employers, and community partners to guide participants toward vocational and financial stability. May require some local travel (reimbursable). Pay commensurate with experience. This position is in-person.

Job Responsibilities

Case Management & Participant Support

• Provide comprehensive case management and career development services to youth and adults impacted by violence.
• Maintain participant caseloads, conduct assessments, develop service plans, and track progress toward employment goals.
• Connect participants with supportive services, including healthcare, mental health, financial literacy, disability benefits, and public assistance resources.

Career Coaching & Workforce Development

• Deliver individual career coaching and employment readiness support.
• Facilitate workshops on resume writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, workplace expectations, and workforce readiness.
• Support participants in achieving sustainable employment outcomes.

Employer & Community Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with employers, workforce agencies, vocational training programs, and community partners.
• Develop referral networks and employment pathways that connect participants to job opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal programs and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate participant referrals and service delivery.
• Work closely with mentoring, outreach, victim services, and other support programs to ensure comprehensive participant support.

Safety Planning & Trauma-Informed Care

• Identify and address participant safety concerns in coordination with internal teams.
• Develop plans that promote long-term safety, stability, and well-being.
• Provide services using trauma-informed and participant-centered approaches aligned with organizational values.

Documentation, Data & Compliance

• Maintain accurate case notes, participant files, and service records.
• Support data collection, outcome tracking, reporting, evaluations, and compliance audits.
• Ensure documentation meets agency and funder requirements.

Professional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to organizational values and service standards.
• Participate in meetings, case conferences, and professional development trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Career Development as priorities may change based on organizational needs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience providing direct services to at-risk youth in a human services setting.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural competence and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn and utilize databases, case management systems, and information-tracking tools.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with participants, colleagues, and community partners.

Certifications, Background Checks & Other Requirements

• Must obtain Certified Mandated Reporter certification.
• Must clear all required background checks, must not have any pending or open cases.
• Valid Illinois driver's license, insurance, reliable vehicle, and acceptable driving record.
• Reliable phone and phone service required.

New Life Centers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. New Life Centers complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

*NLC does not provide visa sponsorship, including for F-1 STEM OPT. NLC is not enrolled in E-Verify.