Transitional Coach

Job Title

Transitional Coach

Director of Transitional Coaching

Full-Time

Transitional Coach

$50,000-$60,000

UTEC’s promise is to ignite and nurture the ambition of our most disengaged youth to trade violence and poverty for social and economic success. UTEC’s outcomes-focused model begins with intensive street outreach, reaching proven high-risk youth where they’re at. UTEC engages youth in workforce development and educational programs and provides mental health services and intensive case management. Social justice and civic engagement are embedded in all programming.

For more info, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). UTEC is committed to its vision for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion which pledges to honor the lived experiences and expertise of individuals; create community and celebration of cultures; challenge all forms of oppression; and embody a culture that leans into discomfort and recognizes it as a growth opportunity. UTEC is dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practice, the health, mental health, and overall well-being of young adults and staff and to creating an environment that supports work-life balance and the individual and professional growth of all.

We strongly encourage people of color, individuals from historically marginalized communities, and those with lived experience related to the communities we serve to apply. UTEC is also proud to be a second-chance employer. We believe that past involvement with the legal system should not be a barrier to meaningful employment, and we welcome applicants regardless of criminal record.

UTEC’s Transitional Coaches (TCs) support young adults in our Workforce Development Program (WFD). This role is all about building strong relationships and helping young people stay on track. As a TC, you will check in regularly with young adults, help them set goals, and create plans to achieve short- and long-term success. You will support young adults through challenges related to housing, food, or other life needs and connect them to community resources.

You’ll work closely with other UTEC staff (WFD Program Managers, UTEC’s mental health counselors, educators, etc) and help young adults manage their web of support. For many young adults, their TC becomes a trusted, long-term support in their lives.

• Manage a group (caseload) of young adults who need extra support
• Check in with each young adult at least once a week
• Meet one-on-one regularly (at least 4 longer meetings each month); new participants will need more frequent check-ins (about 2 times per week)
• Keep notes and track progress using UTEC’s system (Quickbase)
• Knowledge of resources and services in the Merrimack Valley (or other nearby communities) and/or willingness to learn about resources that are appropriate for UTEC young adults
• Help young adults get what they need (food, housing, IDs, childcare, etc.) at all stages of the program
• Help remove barriers so they can show up and stay engaged in the program
• Work closely with program staff to support each young adult’s progress
• Build relationships with local partners to make referrals easier
• Step in during urgent or crisis situations to provide support
• Help with events, trips, and retreats
• Lead or support workshops related to life skills and/or restorative justice
• Reach out to young adults who have stopped attending and help re-engage them

• Commitment:
  You care deeply about young people and believe in their potential.
• Relentless:
  You don’t give up on people, even when things get hard. Proactively reach out to young adults, can see them succeed even when they cannot see it themselves, uses innovative methods to contact and develop relationships with young adults.
• Relationship Builder:
  You are comfortable building relationships with all kinds of people, including young adults, colleagues, and community partners.
• Controlled Response:
  You remain calm in stressful situations.
• Coachable:
  You are open to feedback and always learning.
• Team Player:
  You work well on a team and uphold UTEC’s mission, values, and vibe.
• Adaptable:
  You’re organized and willing to…