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Job Coach / Developer

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Program: Barbara Kleinman Men’s Shelter

Title: Job Coach/Job Developer

Salary Range: $50,000 - $54,000

Schedule: Hybrid post 90-days

Program Overview The Barbara Kleinman Men’s Shelter is a 200-bed, 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless men. The program will serve both individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use disorders and individuals who are employed/seeking employment. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, mental health care and primary medical care, recreational activities, occupational therapy, employment services and job readiness services, and housing placement assistance.

Position Overview The

Job Coach/Job Developer

is primarily responsible for job development, placement and retention of clients. This includes establishing a network of employers who provide job opportunities aligned with the skills and interests of Barbara Kleinman clients, assisting participants individually and in group settings with job search and preparation, supporting them with job retention and career advancement, and maintaining timely and accurate records of all participant‑related services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develop employer partners in varied sectors to support training and placement initiatives

Develop job orders specifically aligned with the skills and interests of clients

Prepare clients for employment and place them into jobs that result in achieving job placement and retention milestone goals

Manage a caseload of clients for placement and retention services, achieving milestone goals

Maintain timely, accurate and detailed case records for each client and employer in various databases including Salesforce and others as required

Conduct intakes, assessments and develop employment plans in conjunction with vocational counselor(s)

Prepare clients for job interviews by means of activities such as mock interviews, ensuring that clients have all necessary applications, resumes, documentation, and job search paperwork

Qualifications

HS Diploma. Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, business, or marketing preferred.

One to three years of previous experience in job development or career coaching and working with individuals with serious mental illness or similar population is essential.

Ability to effectively develop job opportunities for low‑skilled job seekers required.

Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills; strong attention to detail.

Ability to produce clear and accurate case notes.

Flexibility in working evenings or weekends as program necessitates.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Other

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