Job Coach

1. Job coach will work directly with clients towards vocational/educational readiness through facilitation of, one on one and small group, skill building sessions related to interviewing skills, resume writing, support in grant and FASFA applications, assessments, etc.
2. Assist clients with developing resumes, submitting applications for pursuit of education (GED, college degree, etc.), vocational training/referral linkage (workforce 1, Access-VR, etc.), and job searches (online applications, referrals, etc.).
3. Will be responsible for following clients through educational/vocational continuum, and will collaborate with client/case management to develop individualized job retention plans to target barriers and challenges (coping skills, time management, stress management, child care planning, etc.).
4. Responsible for maintaining charting/documentation within agency and funder compliance standards.
5. Provide support to vocational counselor in departmental initiatives such as monthly self-sufficiency meetings, linkage with community partners/resources, skill building workshops, clients stipends, and program engagement.
6. Work collaboratively with case management, and is expected to attend and participate in daily huddles and team meetings.

Position requires a Bachelors degree in a pertinent field with experience in the vocational/education training arena. Experience with homelessness population preferred. Experience counseling groups and individuals is required. Must have excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to establish workload priorities and balance diverse projects. The Job Coach must have exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing regarding complex and sensitive issues or regulations. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions is needed. In addition, the Vocational Counselor shall perform any duties as required to meet the needs of the program and the clients we serve. The Agency reserves the right to review and change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.