What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Coach position at Aspire Youth & Family, Inc.?
Vocational Coach
Rewarding work with teens ages 12 to 18 years old! Become a member of the Aspire team where at-risk youth learn to communicate well with others. Youth are served during the after-school hours. Staff provides mentorship and guidance to prepare youth for paid work through exposure to various community service opportunities.
May work in Polk, McDowell, Rutherford and/or Transylvania counties.
Applicants must have at least an Associate's degree and/or equivalent work experience as a job coach or providing supported employment, ideally with teens. Must be available to work in the after-school and evening hours. (Most staff work from 12 pm to 8 pm) Valid North Carolina driver's license, clean background check, and negative drug screen also required.
Responsibilities:
- Teach communication skills to youth and parents
- Build work readiness skills
- Lead psychoeducational groups
- Conduct intakes
- Support youth with current life problems
- Assist youth with job/internship placement
- Complete daily documentation on student progress
- Communicate with referral sources and court counselors as applicable
- Provide transportation for youth and families to and from the program as needed (via company vehicle or mileage reimbursement)
- Complete monthly reports for court as applicable
- Attend staff meetings and clinical supervision sessions
Full-time position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Employment Coaches & Counselors: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $19
