Young Adult Employment Coach

Wayside Youth; Arlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayside Youth and Family Support Network is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist for the Arlington and Methuen Young Adult Programs. The role supports 18-25 year-olds in exploring employment, volunteering, and training options to build work skills toward competitive employment.

You will coordinate with employers, provide job coaching, and deliver life-skills education. A valid driver’s license is required; bilingual candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support young adults ages 18-25 as they explore employment, volunteer, and training options to develop work skills for competitive employment.
• Engage with community employers to create opportunities aligned with each candidate’s interests and strengths; provide job coaching to help maintain employment.
• Provide individual and group life skills assessment and education/training for participants.
• Assist with employment development, career planning, and apprenticeship matching; monitor apprenticeship experiences.

Skills

Interpersonal/communication

Charismatic

Empathic

Dedication

Reliability

Teamwork

Self-awareness

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Wayside Youth and Family Support Network is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist for the Arlington and Methuen Young Adult Programs. The role supports 18-25 year-olds in exploring employment, volunteering, and training options to build work skills toward competitive employment.

You will coordinate with employers, provide job coaching, and deliver life-skills education. A valid driver’s license is required; bilingual candidates are encouraged.