Career Mentor

Career Mentor

Under the supervision of the Director of Employment Services, the Career Mentor supports individuals in a variety of employment settings to promote successful employment outcomes, skill development, and job retention. This role collaborates with Employment Specialists to help individuals identify their skills, interests, and career goals while providing ongoing coaching and support. All services must be delivered in a respectful, dignified, and professional manner.

Salary: $19.00 per hour

Hours:

Full-time; schedule varies

Location:

Primarily based in New Lenox, with extensive travel required

Director of Employment Services

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• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment that promotes the dignity and independence of all individuals served.
• Collaborate with Employment Specialists to provide individualized support and assist clients in achieving their employment goals.
• Support students participating in the Project SEARCH Program during the academic year in Plainfield School District 202.
• Conduct assessments with new clients to identify their skills, interests, educational background, work history, and other factors that may contribute to successful job placement.
• Facilitate career development activities for individuals attending The Branch Day Program, using a structured curriculum focused on workplace readiness, including budgeting, conflict resolution, and other essential employment skills.
• Provide individualized on-the-job coaching to support workplace performance, skill development, and long-term job retention.
• Collaborate with employers to identify and modify job tasks as needed to accommodate individual abilities and support workplace success.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including job coaching progress notes and summary reports for career curriculum activities.
• Learn and implement new tools, strategies, and techniques to enhance client assessments, skill development, and employment outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, coworkers, employers, and supervisors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also managing responsibilities independently.
• Flexibility and adaptability when responding to individual needs and changing work environments.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry items as required.

• Lift more than 40 pounds from floor to waist without assistance.
• Push and pull up to 75 pounds.
• Perform deep knee squats.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods, including sitting and standing.
• Operate a motor vehicle as required for job duties.
• Perform physical activities that may include driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, and repetitive motions.

• Pursuing or possessing a bachelor's degree in Social Services, Psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and internet applications.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications required; training is available through Trinity Services.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid holidays
• Personal time
• Potential year-end bonus
• Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar)
• Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks)

Non-Exempt

Duties and responsibilities may be modified, and additional duties may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

STATEMENT Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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