Lead Career Pathways Coach — People-First Development

VTC; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision — Employer Paid

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with excellent employer match

Additional voluntary benefit coverages

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Birthday Holiday

Job summary

VTC in Fargo, ND seeks a full-time leader to coach a frontline team delivering person-centered support aligned to each person’s Life & Career Plan. The role focuses on building skills, community belonging, and career opportunities through hands-on leadership and staff development.

You will coordinate across employment, studio-based learning, and community activities, while maintaining schedules and ensuring high-quality documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, special education, vocational education, social work, human services, education, organizational leadership, business, or related field.
• Associate degree plus two years of experience in support roles.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in the listed areas.
• Complete DD Module training and certification within first 18 months of employment.
• Background checks completed satisfactorily; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff in delivering person-centered, active support aligned to each person’s Life & Career Plan.
• Advance Beyond Services philosophy to build skills, belonging, and opportunity.
• Coordinate daily operations across employment, studio-based learning, community participation, internships, and paid work experiences.
• Build and maintain flexible staff schedules that match goals, needs, transportation, and billing.
• Coach Career Pathway Coaches in discovery, skill-building, and career advancement support.
• Maintain visible priority of employment; track job development, employer relationships, placements, and wage growth.
• Build relationships with employers, schools, Vocational Rehabilitation, families, and community partners.
• Conduct field observations, staff check-ins, coaching conversations, team huddles, and performance reviews.
• Audit service documentation and billing weekly for accuracy and compliance.
• Report any signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or health and safety concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Scheduling

Observation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 2 years

4 years experience

Job description

VTC in Fargo, ND seeks a full-time leader to coach a frontline team delivering person-centered support aligned to each person’s Life & Career Plan. The role focuses on building skills, community belonging, and career opportunities through hands-on leadership and staff development.

You will coordinate across employment, studio-based learning, and community activities, while maintaining schedules and ensuring high-quality documentation and compliance.