Job Coach

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

Job coach reports to the Social Services Director and provides support/assistance in meeting departmental goals related to fostering and enhancing client self-sufficiency through educational/vocational readiness training, job acquisition, and retention.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Job coach will work directly with clients towards vocational/educational readiness through facilitation of, one on one and small group, skill building sessions related to interviewing skills, resume writing. 
• Assist clients with developing resumes, vocational training/referral linkage, and job searches (online applications, referrals, etc.).
• Will be responsible for collaborating with client/case management to develop individualized job retention plans to target barriers and challenges (coping skills, time management, stress management, child care planning, etc.).
• Responsible for maintaining charting/documentation within agency and funder compliance standards.
• Provide support to vocational counselor in departmental initiatives such as monthly self-sufficiency meetings, linkage with community partners/resources, skill building workshops, and program engagement.
• Work collaboratively with case management, and is expected to attend and participate in daily huddles and team meetings.

Qualifications:

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a pertinent field with experience in the vocational/education training arena. Experience with homelessness population preferred.  Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred. Experience counseling groups and individuals is required. Must have excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to establish workload priorities and balance diverse projects. The Job Coach must have exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing regarding complex and sensitive issues or regulations. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions is needed. In addition, the Vocational Counselor shall perform any duties as required to meet the needs of the program and the clients we serve. The Agency reserves the right to review and change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises

Salary : $50,000