Community Coach, Plus Program

Overview

The Community Coach for the Jobs Plus Program will encourage community residents to engage with the Jobs Plus Program staff and receive supportive services from grant partners and community providers, including workshops, support groups, training programs, and activities for residents that promote self-sufficiency by becoming gainfully employed with living wage jobs.

• In collaboration with the residents and Case Managers, develop effective job coaching and employment plans alongside residents.
• Cultivate resident leadership within the program, fostering community engagement and empowerment.
• Communicate with residents to understand their goals, ambitions and challenges.
• Assist residents to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals.
• Support residents in the development of their motivation and job skills.
• Perform community outreach and provide guidance to residents as needed.
• Provide a summary of community activities to the Case Managers within 48 hours.
• Coordinate outreach and marketing activities with community and grant partners.
• Meet monthly with Program Manager to review outreach activities, concerns and needs of the residents.
• Collect and compile data for monthly summary reports.
• Make home visits, as appropriate, to assess needs and support.
• Attend scheduled community and employment events.
• Generate interest in community programs conducted by NAHA or other organizations and agencies.
• Serve as a speaker about the services provided through the Jobs Plus Program.
• Other duties as required.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Proven ability to coach, develop and empower others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Must be able to start within 30 days.