Career Coach for Empowerment & Workforce Growth

Metropolitan Family Services; Merrionette Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA contributions

Teladoc

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Services in Merrionette Park, IL is hiring a Career Coach to support residents in achieving workforce goals. You will conduct outreach, assess client needs, and connect participants with job readiness training and placement opportunities.

This full-time role emphasizes developing Individual Employment Plans, coordinating with community partners, and guiding clients toward self-sufficiency while adhering to program requirements.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with 6+ years in workforce development/case management.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications or related field and 3+ years in the domain preferred.
• Demonstrated experience coaching and goal setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach to engage targeted Self-Sufficiency caseload.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Employment Plans.
• Coordinate and communicate with referral sources, community agencies and providers.
• Assist residents in applying for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
• Follow up with client and referral source to ensure successful completion.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal comms

Coaching & goal setting

Microsoft Office

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Metropolitan Family Services in Merrionette Park, IL is hiring a Career Coach to support residents in achieving workforce goals. You will conduct outreach, assess client needs, and connect participants with job readiness training and placement opportunities.

This full-time role emphasizes developing Individual Employment Plans, coordinating with community partners, and guiding clients toward self-sufficiency while adhering to program requirements.