Youth Career Readiness Coach & Case Manager

Sga-Youth-; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SGA Youth & Family Services in Chicago, IL is seeking a Part-time Job Readiness Coach & Case Manager for the Career Exploration and Employment Preparation Program (CEEP). The role supports 18–24 year-olds with job readiness instruction, case management, career coaching, and supportive services to help them enter employment or further education.

The position offers $23 per hour for 24 hours per week, with evening/weekend availability and a focus on developing resumes, interview readiness, and

Qualifications

• Experience working one-on-one with at-risk youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
• Ability to display sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in the service population.
• Experience in case management or job counseling is often preferred.
• Knowledge of the job market and career development resources.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured Job Readiness Training (JRT) to enrolled participants using an approved curriculum and instructional approach aligned with CEEP program goals and workforce development best practices.
• Provide individualized and strengths-based case management services to support participant engagement, persistence, program completion, and successful transitions into employment, education, or training.
• Develop individualized service plans and career plans that identify participant goals, barriers, action steps, referrals, and measurable outcomes.
• Identify barriers that may impact participant participation, program completion, or employment and connect participants with appropriate internal and external supportive services.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and ongoing follow-up to promote participant engagement and long-term success.

Skills

One-on-one youth counseling

Cultural sensitivity

Career coaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

SGA Youth & Family Services in Chicago, IL is seeking a Part-time Job Readiness Coach & Case Manager for the Career Exploration and Employment Preparation Program (CEEP). The role supports 18–24 year-olds with job readiness instruction, case management, career coaching, and supportive services to help them enter employment or further education.

The position offers $23 per hour for 24 hours per week, with evening/weekend availability and a focus on developing resumes, interview readiness, and