Career Coach - Chicago, United States - New Moms

New Moms

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About the Organization:

New Moms believes in the strength, skills, and potential of young moms.

Our comprehensive approach provides housing, job training, academic coaching, and family support to give moms and their children a path to lasting success.

Combining behavioral research, proven methodology, and 40 years of real-world experience, New Moms has established an equity-driven model for generational change, challenging the barriers caused by systemic poverty and racism.

Our Commitment to Equity:

About the Job:

The Career Coach is a key member of the Workforce Development team whose primary is responsibility is providing comprehensive, individualized case management and coaching to young moms in the program.

This position supports young moms so they can maximize the training, coaching, and job placement opportunities available.

The Career Coach will champion all New Moms values including our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, in both strategic planning and performance.

This position works primarily at Bright Endeavors in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.

Starting Salary:
$48,000 DOQ

Schedule:
In Office hours M-Th 8:30am - 4:30pm // Remote hours on Fridays

Key Job Responsibilities:

Provides individualized case management to a caseload of young moms with various service intensity levels based on program phase
Through a strengthsbased approach, conducts thorough assessments of families, utilizing prescribed assessment tools on established schedule; service planning which identifies individualized career and education plan with goals, tasks and timelines that support the achievement of permanent employment of each participant
Provides consistent and regular contact and engagement to support and monitor individual plans, addressing barriers to employment and retention as well as educational and training goals, modifying and redirecting participant career plans as required
Supports participant transitions between all phases of programming from the classroom, transitional employment, job search, and employment retention; Service intensity is based on program phase and needs and includes followup retention support for a minimum of one year after program exit
Provides mental health case management to participants experiencing emotional distress or mental health symptoms
Collaborates with other staff and external community supports to enhance the stability and wellbeing of participants
Regular use of supportive coaching technologies includes but isn't limited to New Moms' app, survey platforms, and other digital tools, to enhance connection and communication with participants
Performs crisis prevention and intervention as needed
Collaborates with classroom and production trainers to address participant performance issues, barriers to success, and to celebrate achievement
Provide group and individualized coaching and training on family wellbeing topics including but not limited to parenting, financial capabilities and progress towards personal, career and/or education goals
Compiles statistical information and completes internal reports to track program progress
Participant records, including case notes, files, and other pertinent documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner in agency and various funder databases
Represent company in a positive and constructive manner in all dealings with participants, staff, and in all public forums
Builds a robust resource list and relationships with community resources, bridge programs, housing, child care, counseling, and training providers to facilitate referrals and linkages to needed services
Upholds the New Moms' Executive Skills Coaching approach which is grounded in racial equity
Regularly participates in agency and program staff meetings, as well as professional group seminars or conferences to enhance professional knowledge and job skills
Supervises volunteers and/or interns, as determined by supervisor

Qualifications:

_ Education:
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Bachelor's degree in related field
OR H.S. Diploma or Equivalent + five (5) years of experience in related field required

_Experience_:

Experience in the area of case management or Workforce Development programming preferred
Familiarity and experience working with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA), or Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) strongly preferred
Knowledge of various social service, educational and community resources

_Skills/Traits:
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Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing
Experience with Microsoft operating systems and database management systems

_Other requirements:
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Access to a reliable vehicle or ability to navigate public transportation required
Ability to work evenings and weekends, depending on the needs of program

New Moms' Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, dis