Youth Transition Skills Coach

Abilities Solutions; Westville (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilities Solutions in New Jersey seeks a Skills Trainer for Youth Transition Services to provide job-specific training and coaching at community work sites. The role involves managing a caseload of students, promoting professional behavior, and developing internship opportunities with local employers.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Human Services or related field with 2+ years of related experience, plus strong English communication skills and a willingness to advocate

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Human Services or related with 2+ years of related experience.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance.
• English communication in writing and speech; bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Sufficient agility for tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, carrying, climbing.
• Computer literacy for word processing, data entry, emailing, and virtual meetings.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with service recipients, supports, referral sources, and employers.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and job-specific employment training and coaching at community work sites with a caseload of students.
• Foster growth and model employer expectations through professional appearance, communication, and safe behaviors.
• Develop internship placement sites and maintain rapport with employers.
• Assist in recruitment of new student participants by marketing the program and ensure proper processing.
• Document student attendance, performance, and behaviors.

Skills

English communication

Verbal & written communication

Relationship building

Computer skills

Driving

Physical agility

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services or related

Tools

Word processing

Data entry

Emailing

Virtual meetings

Job description

Abilities Solutions in New Jersey seeks a Skills Trainer for Youth Transition Services to provide job-specific training and coaching at community work sites. The role involves managing a caseload of students, promoting professional behavior, and developing internship opportunities with local employers.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Human Services or related field with 2+ years of related experience, plus strong English communication skills and a willingness to advocate