Summer Job Coach

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, the leading champion of empowerment and opportunity, is seeking a highly motivated individual who is excited to work with youth to join our Workforce Development team as a Summer Job Coach.

The Summer Job Coach will provide supervision, direction, and support to STL Youth Jobs Participants. The Job Coach will implement strategies to achieve contractual goals and coordination/monitoring of in-person service delivery. This is a temporary, part-time position (up to 30 hrs/wk).

The Job Coach will conduct in-person program enrollments, job readiness activities, and worksite monitoring with an assigned caseload of participants ages 16 to 24. Monitor in-person job readiness, financial literacy, and professional development training activities in assigned caseload. In addition to the above responsibilities, the job coach will:

• Make virtual, telephone or in-person contact with each member of your assigned caseload at least once a week.
• Maintain regular contact with worksite supervisors; conduct scheduled worksite visits.
• Collect and verify timesheets and other work-related documents.
• Provide virtual or in-personoffice hours during the week for youth to address any questions they may have.
• Encourage youth to participate in the Hats and Ladders classroom.
• Record all youth activity using an electronic case management system.
• Encourage participants to engage in program activities, maintain attendance, and develop strong work habits.
• Develop and/or strengthen problem-solving skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Identify and share relevant job/educational opportunities and supportive services for participants.

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human service field, work experience/coursework in public administration and three years of experience working with clients and the general community are desirable. Must have advanced knowledge of computer and internet-based applications. Current/past educators with strong computer skills are encouraged to apply.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.