Empowerment Career Coach for Young Moms | Growth & Support

New Moms; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403b retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

New Moms is seeking a Career Coach in Chicago to empower young moms through individualized coaching, training, and job placement support. This full-time role focuses on helping participants create personalized career and education plans while addressing barriers to long-term employment and family well-being.

The position emphasizes collaboration with trainers, ongoing documentation, and development of referral networks to expand participant opportunities within the East Garfield Park community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or HS diploma with 5 years related experience.
• Experience in workforce development or case management preferred.
• Knowledge of WIOA or CDBG programs strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet one-on-one with participants to update career and education plans and address barriers.
• Facilitate a group coaching session on financial literacy or parenting skills.
• Collaborate with classroom and production trainers to celebrate participant achievements or address performance challenges.
• Provide follow-up support for a participant who has recently started a new job.
• Document case notes and assessments in the agency database, ensuring records are complete and timely.
• Research new community resources or attend a partner meeting to expand referral networks.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

HS diploma +5 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database experience

Job description

New Moms is seeking a Career Coach in Chicago to empower young moms through individualized coaching, training, and job placement support. This full-time role focuses on helping participants create personalized career and education plans while addressing barriers to long-term employment and family well-being.

The position emphasizes collaboration with trainers, ongoing documentation, and development of referral networks to expand participant opportunities within the East Garfield Park community.