Career Coach - Project SEARCH

Career Coach - Project SEARCH

Career Coaches support clients who are eligible for developmental services and transitioning into employment in their final year of high school. Responsibilities include providing individualized skills and job training with interns in their internships, developing, maintaining, and evaluating internships within the host business, establishing strong communication within the team and with department managers, and providing information and insight during team meetings such as Employment Planning meetings, developmental services meetings, and family meetings.

Job development and networking with businesses to assist interns with securing employment are also part of the role.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, two years' experience in human services or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired, a valid driver's license, and use of a personal vehicle. The structure is 37.5 hours per week with a starting pay rate of $21.79 per hour. This is a non-exempt position and a union position.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits include generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more. Comprehensive health insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This point of service plan features no deductible. Two dental options, vision insurance, employer 401(k) contributions, employer paid life, AD&D, short term and long term insurance, medical & childcare flexible spending account, childcare stipend, employee assistance program, employee referral program with financial payment, discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College, award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education.

Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses include discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more! Employee referral bonus is subject to Howard Center policy.

Our values:
Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence. Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce.

Minorities, people of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.