Job Coach – Youth Employment - Orlando, United States - City of Orlando

Description

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEED.

Who We Are

Orlando, The City Beautiful

For most of Orlando's history we've been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we're also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We're transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

This didn't happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we've transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city's potential.

Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.

NATURE OF WORK:

A Job Coach must be a mentor and positive role model eager to support youth/young adults ready to enter the workforce. Job Coaches provide youth with the tools and skills needed to make good work-related decisions and build successful careers. They engage the youth and young adults in activities that offer participants a chance to understand the realities of the job market and develop concrete skills set required of most, if not all, workers.
Participants of the Youth Employment program receive job readiness training followed by career exploration opportunities. Job Coaches provide continuous support from job skills training to employment to ensure their success.

• Support and facilitate weekly job readiness training Opportunity Jobs Academy (OJA) at an affiliate school or recreation site. Training includes goal setting, financial literacy, customer service, resume building and interview preparation.
• Create and update the job readiness training to meet the needs of the participants. Execute and support the planning and delivery of a diverse program that meets the needs of each student.
  
• Organizes activities and lesson plans for training.
• Assist youth with completing applications and perform outreach to prospective participants among other administrative tasks.
• Collect and store confidential information and documents for payroll purposes.
• Perform community outreach and networking to promote the program.
• Maintains regular appropriate communication with participants.
• Collect, organize, and maintain documentation of participant's progress; Prepare summary reports as needed for senior management.
• Devise, plan and implement job coaching strategies to provide help and guidance for participants facing different professional challenges.
• Provide assistance and guidance in helping participants discover their motivation, desired career path, and help develop their skills.
• Counsel participants on fine-tuning work habits/skills in preparation for a competitive job market.
• Demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and show resilience when faced with challenging behavior or high stress situations.
• Support and challenge students of varying levels of ability.
  
• Motivate and inspire students and empower them to commit to personal development.
  
• Possess strong planning and organizational skills.

Minimum 18 years of age and have a High School diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year experience in delivering supported employment services or direct care services either in classroom, place of employment, day care, medical, or residential settings required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Problem-solving aptitude. Ability to inspire and motivate. Ability to operate Office 365, Google Workspace, and other collaboration tools/apps. Possess and maintain current CPR/First Aid Certificate, or willing to obtain certification within 30 days from date of hire. Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. Must be able to pass a background requirements.

VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BY PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at or

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree