Are you someone that is wanting an opportunity to work in a position that is both meaningful and rewarding and is also work that truly makes a positive difference in someone's life? Come work with Life Builders as an Employment Specialist/Job Coach!
General Responsibilities:
- Analyze individuals’ interests and abilities.
- Assist individuals in researching their field of interest. Help them identify the current employer requirements.
- Review job seekers’ resumes and cover letters. Provide constructive feedback for updating the resume if necessary.
- Ensure individuals are interview ready by providing interview preparation(phone and in person) and practice.
- Assist individuals in seeking appropriate employment opportunities based on interest, aptitude and abilities.
- Assess individuals in the workplace. Provide constructive feedback on their performance to ensure they are meeting employer expectations. Identify potential problem areas and work to correct them.
- Email the individual’s team as necessary to inform of any issues or accomplishments during the job development or job coaching process.
- Maintain professional appearance and conduct self in a professional manner when representing Life Builders at any time during the job development/coaching process.
Preferred Competencies:
A successful job coach will:
-CESP certification preferred.
- Be an excellent communicator.
- Be a team player.
- Be comfortable working with people of different age groups, backgrounds, and abilities.
- Possess strong analytical skills.
- Be proficient in researching the job market to identify employment opportunities within a job seeker’s community.
- Have a pleasing personality and the ability to develop confidence in job seekers.
- Be capable of managing multiple clients to employer standard.
- Be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Job development/job coaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person