Youth Job Coach — Empower Teens for Work (Flexible)

RISE Services LLC; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement for approved job

Paid training and professional dev

Job summary

RISE Services LLC is seeking a Youth Job Coach to support students with disabilities aged 14–21 in career exploration, resume creation, and interview practice. You will work individually and in groups, travel to schools and community locations, and help learners develop workplace skills and confidence.

The role emphasizes communication with families and schools, adapting teaching to each student, and ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Experience working with teenagers, young adults, individuals with disabilities, or other populations requiring support.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and build positive relationships with young people.
• 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 personal transportation.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.

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

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Driver’s license

Willingness to travel

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

RISE Services LLC is seeking a Youth Job Coach to support students with disabilities aged 14–21 in career exploration, resume creation, and interview practice. You will work individually and in groups, travel to schools and community locations, and help learners develop workplace skills and confidence.

The role emphasizes communication with families and schools, adapting teaching to each student, and ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time.