Youth Career Coach — Empowering Workplace Readiness

Rise-Services-LL; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 2,387,000 - 3,399,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Paid training and development

Retirement option

Job summary

RISE Services is seeking a Youth Job Coach to help students with disabilities explore careers, develop workplace skills, and prepare for employment after high school. The role involves individualized coaching with students aged 14–21, in school and community settings, with travel within the service area.

Training on Pre-ETS will be provided as needed. Applicants should have experience in education, behavioral support, mentoring, or workforce development.

Qualifications

• Experience with teenagers, young adults, or individuals requiring support.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and build positive relationships.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in schools, workplaces, and community settings.
• Ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time.
• Availability during afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Basic computer skills, including email, MS Office, and electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to meet background-check and employment requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, individualized career-readiness and employment activities.
• Teach practical job-readiness and independent-living skills.
• Adapt instruction to each student’s abilities, communication style, interests, and support needs.
• Help students identify career goals, strengths, preferences, and potential barriers.
• Prepare students for work-based learning experiences and provide support throughout the experience.
• Communicate professionally with students, families, schools, employers, and vocational rehabilitation counselors.
• Coordinate activities around school schedules and student availability.
• Complete progress notes, service documentation, timesheets, and reports accurately and on time.
• Follow RISE Services policies, confidentiality requirements, and vocational rehabilitation program guidelines.
• Participate in required meetings, training, supervision, and quality-assurance activities.

Skills

Engage teens

Motivate youth

Strong communication

Independent work

Documentation skills

Time management

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Computer basics

Background-check readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree not required

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RISE Services is seeking a Youth Job Coach to help students with disabilities explore careers, develop workplace skills, and prepare for employment after high school. The role involves individualized coaching with students aged 14–21, in school and community settings, with travel within the service area.

Training on Pre-ETS will be provided as needed. Applicants should have experience in education, behavioral support, mentoring, or workforce development.