Career Coach for Young Adults (18-25)

Wayside Youth; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wayside Youth and Family Support Network seeks an Employment Specialist to help young adults in Arlington and Methuen explore employment, volunteering, and training options to build work skills for competitive jobs. The role involves partnering with employers, providing coaching and life-skills education, and guiding participants through apprenticeship experiences.

The position supports a Young Adult Program with a collaborative, supportive culture, offering training upon hire and a sign-on

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Previous experience providing employment support and/or training is required.
• Experience working in a community-based or residential setting with youth is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Bilingual/bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults 18-25 as they explore employment, volunteering and training options.
• Engage employers to create opportunities and provide job coaching for competitive employment.
• Provide individual and group life skills assessment and education for participants.
• Assist with employment development and apprenticeship matching; monitor experiences.
• Complete all required documentation and participate in agency meetings and trainings.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Employment support experience

Youth program experience

Bilingual capability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Wayside Youth and Family Support Network seeks an Employment Specialist to help young adults in Arlington and Methuen explore employment, volunteering, and training options to build work skills for competitive jobs. The role involves partnering with employers, providing coaching and life-skills education, and guiding participants through apprenticeship experiences.

The position supports a Young Adult Program with a collaborative, supportive culture, offering training upon hire and a sign-on