Career Coach

We value our Hope Members . The pay needs to be right and relevant to the position . We conduct regular compensation a nalysis to reward our team fairly .

Work and life balance is important to us ! Our Hope Members enjoy 10 holidays, up to 20 vacation days, 6 personal days, 5 sick days, and new to this year...1 mental health day.

Our package is robust with Allied Insurance ( m edical, d ental , v ision ) , 403b Retirement - 2% Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short-Term and Long-Term D isability options , Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

We want Hope Members to learn and grow . We offer up to $2,500 annually in tui tion reimbursement. OHU support s educatio n al endeavors .

Our Hope Members strive for excellence in children and youth services. OHU supports them by providing opportunities to network and learn from leaders in the field at in-service days, conferences, and workshops.

We have a growth mindset. The OHU Promise is guiding us in significantly increasing services over the next six years. When a new or current position opens, we look first to advancing a Hope Member.

Location: Zion, IL

Job :7532

# of Openings:1

Under the designated supervisor, the Career Coach’s job function is to help youth in One Hope United Transitional Living Programs develop workplace readiness skills, find and obtain internships, and togrow as young professionals in a work-based learning environment.

• Responsible for the development of individualized transition plans written in collaboration with youth in care. Plans should include a vision and goals for youth after graduation fromTLP in the following areas:
  Employment, Community Living, Healthy Living, Social &Spiritual Life, Safety & Security, and Citizenship.
• Work will be performed at the home of participants, in mutually agreed upon community settings, and at assigned work sites in the community. The Career Coach is responsible for the safety and well-being of the assigned service recipients and is required to comply with all agency standards, policies and procedures, assuring quality services are provided on a daily basis.
• Be a productive team member; promote a positive work environment regarding service recipients, co-workers, family members, customers, employers and community stakeholders with courtesy and respect.
• Responsible for supporting youth in reaching self-identified goals and outcomes according to the individualized transition plan. Must keep abrest of changing needs of service recipients and adapt to new research as to best practices in supported employment andwork with youth in care.
• Responsible for the supervision of assigned service recipients at specified times to assure their safety and well-being and provide support and guidance in needed areas. The levelof supervision and pace of service fading should be individualized to each participant.
• Implement program curriculum and adapt where necessary to promote independence for service recipients, develop workplace readiness skills, and meet client goals.
• Monitor service recipients for behavioral or medical issues and report in a timely manner.
• Complete incident reports and other necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform the duties of Career Coach assisting service recipients in the development of workplace supports to assure the best possible opportunity for successful competitive employment.
• Provide on-going training and support to service recipients in work ethic, conduct, and performance.
• Support service recipients in obtaining and maintaining meaningful and relevant internship opportunities.
• May be responsible for supporting youth in requesting and implementing…