Youth Career Coach

9 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Central States SER Full time
Job Title: Youth Career Coach

Central States SER is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Career Coach to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in helping at-risk youth achieve self-sufficiency through education, employment, and life skills development.

Job Summary:

The Youth Career Coach will provide case management services to approximately 50 at-risk youth, developing and executing action plans to help them attain their goals. This includes GED attainment, credentialing, post-secondary placement, and employment retention.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain a caseload of 45-50 youth, providing individualized support and guidance to help them achieve their goals.
  • Conduct intake assessments and gather information to assess service needs, using the Illinois Workforce Development System.
  • Complete weekly reports to track progress, identify service gaps, and inform program improvements.
  • Perform street/home/training provider/employment visits to all participants on the caseload.
  • Collaborate with community partners to provide services and support to youth and families.
  • Match qualified participants with job openings or relevant training, addressing any job barriers and assisting in job development and learning activities.
  • Provide guidance and counseling to participants in decision-making regarding career paths.
  • Follow safety protocols and communicate discipline issues with direct supervisors.
  • Develop and implement Life Skills workshops, women's/men's groups, and post-secondary site visits/field trips to promote self-esteem and positive decision-making.
  • Maintain working knowledge of program statements of work and performance goals.
  • Coordinate activities with the youth team to develop leadership opportunities and adult mentoring activities.
  • Assist in evaluating current procedures and practices, implementing alternative methods to improve program effectiveness.
  • Collect data and information for periodic program evaluations.
  • Maintain positive relationships with team members and communicate effectively.
Requirements:
  • BA/BS degree in a related field, or two years of related work experience, academic, or vocational training, including proof of in-house training and experience with at-risk youth.
  • Willingness to obtain official transcripts for all degrees and/or credits.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Access to a vehicle and valid Illinois driver's license.
  • Willingness to travel locally.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check.
  • Willingness to become a mandated reporter.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience working with at-risk youth.
  • Social work experience.
  • Familiarity with the Illinois Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act.

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