Career Life Coach (Part-time) (Montgomery DYS Campus)

JOB DESCRIPTION – Career Life Coach (Montgomery DYS Campus) (Located at The Alabama Department of Youth Services in Mt. Meigs AL)

Position: Career Life Coach (Part-time)

Reports to: Director

Purpose

The Career Life Coach will play a pivotal role in advancing Hope Inspired Ministries’ (HIM) mission by providing comprehensive career and life coaching services to participants at the Alabama Department of Youth Services (DYS). Through HIM’s Recruit, Train, Employ model, the Career Life Coach will deliver holistic training to justice-involved youth—empowering them with the personal, social, and professional skills needed to succeed upon release.

This position requires a passion for working with youth who have faced significant challenges. The Career Life Coach will teach life skills, job readiness, and character development while helping students overcome barriers such as lack of identification, limited support systems, or prior justice involvement. While this role primarily serves at the DYS campus, the Career Life Coach must be prepared to assist other HIM campuses or correctional institutions as needed to ensure consistent program delivery and participant support.Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement

• Serve as a representative of HIM and a positive role model for DYS youth.

• Build strong partnerships with DYS staff, community organizations, employers, and volunteers to support youth reentry and employment opportunities.

• Motivate and inspire students through mentorship and accountability.

• Engage with employers to create second-chance employment opportunities for program graduates.

Program Delivery

• Deliver classroom instruction and job readiness training inside the DYS facility, adapting methods to meet the learning needs of justice-involved youth.

• Provide individualized coaching and wrap-around support, including:

• • Assisting with identification and essential documentation.

  • Coordinating post-release transition and employment support.

  • Connecting participants with housing, mentoring, and continuing education resources.

• Use data and key metrics to evaluate program performance and outcomes.

Multi-Campus & Correctional Institution Involvement

• Serve primarily at the DYS Campus but remain available to assist at other HIM campuses or correctional institutions if organizational needs arise.

• Adapt teaching and coaching strategies to suit various environments and participant populations.

• Travel to other campuses will be infrequent and based solely on program needs to maintain consistency in service delivery.

Operational Responsibilities

• Partner with the DYS Campus Director and Administrative Staff to ensure accurate data entry, financial reporting, and timely submission of grant documentation.

• Maintain all program-related data for internal and external reporting.

• Support day-to-day campus operations and ensure program efficiency.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially when engaging with youth populations.

• Demonstrated ability to build trust and mentor individuals from diverse and challenging backgrounds.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

• Confident public speaking and group facilitation skills.

• Experience in youth ministry, social services, education, or reentry support preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience in nonprofit management, counseling, or education preferred.

• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office platforms.

Travel Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance required.

• Willingness to occasionally travel between HIM campuses or correctional institutions as needed.

• A company vehicle is typically provided for official travel.

Hours & Compensation

This part-time position offers meaningful work with a flexible schedule and competitive hourly compensation.

Compensation:

$20.00 per hour, averaging approximately 20 hours per week.

Schedule:

Work hours will be coordinated based on program needs and availability. Some evening and weekend hours may be required for program activities and community engagement.

Mileage Reimbursement:

Travel related to program activities will be reimbursed in accordance with organizational policy.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking part-time employment while making a tangible impact in the community.

Why Join Our Team? At Hope Inspired Ministries, you’ll be part of a transformative mission that changes lives. Through the Recruit, Train, Employ model, you will empower individuals to overcome obstacles, develop essential skills, and secure meaningful employment. If you’re passionate about making a lasting impact in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply.