Metropolitan Family Services
Career Coach (WIOA Out-of-School Youth)
Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60628
Job Description
Job Description
If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word.
COMMUNITY!
Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services
empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you! We are currently searching for a Full-Time
WIOA Youth Career Coach
to join our
Calumet
office. SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of
$00,000
and
$00,000
annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. $2,500
Signing Bonus for first time employees with MFS! ( $500
on or around the 2nd paycheck,
$1,000
after completing six months of employment, and final payment of $ 1,000
after 1 year of employment) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform situational assessments and vocational exploration activities. Assess and addresses barriers to employment. Provide supportive services where appropriate. Develop, implement, and monitor individual employment plans. Coordinate and communicate with referral sources, community-based organizations, and other workforce providers. Monitor employment retention, secure employment verifications, and enter proof of employment into required database. Works within program, grant and agency requirements to meet deadlines. Utilizes a team approach and works with other workforce staff to plan, implement and reach programs deliverables and goals. Travel to job seekers homes, worksites, community meetings, etc. Maintain job seekers physical and electronic files in funder required database. Facilitates Job Readiness Training and other group activities. Assists Job Seekers with creating and editing resumes and cover letters. Contact job seekers on a weekly basis after enrollments and gradually decreasing contact after employment placement. Conducts mock interviews. Assist in establishing employment goals. Written and verbal communication skills. Professional development (required). Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office but willing to learn (shows level of growth in specified period). Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Works effectively with diverse staff and service populations. Responsible for providing exceptional customer service. Must have exceptional organizational skills. May be required to work one Saturday and at least one late night a month. Written and verbal communication skills Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office but willing to learn (shows level of growth in a specified period). QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent education
required. Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business, Communications, or a related field
required. 3+ years of training or demonstrated experience in providing workforce development/case management
required. Demonstrated experience coaching and goal setting,
required. Professional development
required. Certified Workforce Development Professional Certificate or must secure withing one year of employment
preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks. TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL
REQUIREMENTS: Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Insert from JD, most will be:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.
Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking
here
! Some highlights include: Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage. Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date. FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility. And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered! Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you. MORE ABOUT US: Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.
Job Description
If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word.
COMMUNITY!
Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services
empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you! We are currently searching for a Full-Time
WIOA Youth Career Coach
to join our
Calumet
office. SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of
$00,000
and
$00,000
annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. $2,500
Signing Bonus for first time employees with MFS! ( $500
on or around the 2nd paycheck,
$1,000
after completing six months of employment, and final payment of $ 1,000
after 1 year of employment) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform situational assessments and vocational exploration activities. Assess and addresses barriers to employment. Provide supportive services where appropriate. Develop, implement, and monitor individual employment plans. Coordinate and communicate with referral sources, community-based organizations, and other workforce providers. Monitor employment retention, secure employment verifications, and enter proof of employment into required database. Works within program, grant and agency requirements to meet deadlines. Utilizes a team approach and works with other workforce staff to plan, implement and reach programs deliverables and goals. Travel to job seekers homes, worksites, community meetings, etc. Maintain job seekers physical and electronic files in funder required database. Facilitates Job Readiness Training and other group activities. Assists Job Seekers with creating and editing resumes and cover letters. Contact job seekers on a weekly basis after enrollments and gradually decreasing contact after employment placement. Conducts mock interviews. Assist in establishing employment goals. Written and verbal communication skills. Professional development (required). Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office but willing to learn (shows level of growth in specified period). Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Works effectively with diverse staff and service populations. Responsible for providing exceptional customer service. Must have exceptional organizational skills. May be required to work one Saturday and at least one late night a month. Written and verbal communication skills Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office but willing to learn (shows level of growth in a specified period). QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent education
required. Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business, Communications, or a related field
required. 3+ years of training or demonstrated experience in providing workforce development/case management
required. Demonstrated experience coaching and goal setting,
required. Professional development
required. Certified Workforce Development Professional Certificate or must secure withing one year of employment
preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks. TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL
REQUIREMENTS: Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Insert from JD, most will be:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.
Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking
here
! Some highlights include: Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage. Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date. FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility. And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered! Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you. MORE ABOUT US: Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.