Career & Leadership Coordinator

Bethany Christian Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous time off

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services is seeking a Career & Leadership Coordinator to advance its mission by coordinating client intakes, IDPs, and youth employment programs. You will build community partnerships, provide job coaching, and ensure trauma-informed, culturally competent services to at-risk youth across our programs.

The role includes organizing workshops, guiding youth toward education and career goals, and collaborating with program staff to address barriers while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree in Human Services or related field from an accredited college.
• Two or more years of employment support service experience.
• CPR, First Aid, and AEC certifications required within 60 days of hire.
• Strong verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of community, state and agency resources.

Responsibilities

• Complete client intakes and assessments including IDP development.
• Provide academic and employment development opportunities through partnerships.
• Meet with youth to explore educational and vocational goals.
• Provide job coaching and address barriers to success.
• Maintain client records and submit reports per requirements.
• Offer orientation and training to partners; ensure trauma-informed services.
• Communicate IDP progress to partners and workers.
• Collaborate with partners to identify barriers and plan solutions.
• Plan and host employment workshops and engagement events.
• Assist youth with leadership development and community engagement.
• Coordinate client transportation as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Two years employment support service

Excellent verbal and written comms

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of community resources

Valid driver’s license with 3+ years

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

CPR/First Aid/AEC certification upon hire

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Career & Leadership Coordinator, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Complete client intakes and assessments in a timely manner to include but not limited to the creation of an individual development plan (IDP) that addresses the client’s goals and areas of needed development;
• Provide academic and employment development opportunities to program youth by establishing and maintaining the appropriate community partnerships;
• Meet individually with youth to explore educational and vocational goals and interests;
• Provide job coaching to youth while identifying and addressing barriers to success;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and submit written reports in a timely manner in compliance with state, federal and agency requirements;
• Provide orientation, training, and ongoing support to community partners, while working with program participants to ensure services provided are trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate and culturally competent;
• Effectively communicate the client’s IDP to community partners to include foster parents and/or referring workers to define the service plan and progress;
• Collaborate effectively with community partners and program staff to identify client barriers and challenges while developing strategies to assist with youth transformation;
• Plan, organize, promote, and facilitate employment workshops, engagement events and individual supports;
• Assist youth in leadership development, job skills training, and community engagement;
• Coordinate client transportation to as needed;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• Bachelor’s level degree in Human Services or related field of study from an accredited college;
• At least two (2) years of employment support service experience;
• Prior experience working with youth who are placed at risk and/or historically underserved, preferred;
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and AEC certified upon hire or within 60 days of hire;
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge of community, state and agency resources;
• Must be willing and able to work days, evenings, and weekends, as necessary;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursueexcellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance(medical,dental,andvision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generoustimeoff(11paidholidays,PTOYourWay,paidparentalleave,separatesickandpaidabsencebanks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employerpaidlong-termdisabilityandgroup termlifeinsurance