Impactful Career Coach for NFJP – Empower Communities

United Migrant Opportunity Services; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

United Migrant Opportunity Services in Aurora, IL is seeking a Career Coach for the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP). This full-time, on-site role focuses on outreach, eligibility interviews, emergency assistance, and comprehensive case management for Farmworkers statewide.

Responsibilities include developing Employment Development Plans, conducting job-readiness activities, coordinating with schools and employers, maintaining detailed case notes, and ensuring PII safeguards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years of post-secondary education in social science, human services, or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Travel and work irregular/flexible hours, including on call evening hours.
• Able to communicate in both English/Spanish. PREFERRED
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform outreach and recruitment activities to support UMOS NFJP grant plan and maintain outreach logs.
• Schedule and conduct participant applications/interviews to determine eligibility and provide emergency assistance.
• Respond to contacts, schedule appointments, and provide program information as part of a comprehensive approach.
• Create Employment Development Plans including timelines and goals.
• Conduct job-readiness assessments and coordinate workshops to identify in-demand job sectors.
• Coordinate with schools, employers, and training providers to ensure participant progress.
• Maintain participant case files with service provision, outcomes, and required documentation.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Communication

Case management

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree or 2 years post-secondary in social science or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

United Migrant Opportunity Services in Aurora, IL is seeking a Career Coach for the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP). This full-time, on-site role focuses on outreach, eligibility interviews, emergency assistance, and comprehensive case management for Farmworkers statewide.

Responsibilities include developing Employment Development Plans, conducting job-readiness activities, coordinating with schools and employers, maintaining detailed case notes, and ensuring PII safeguards.