What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Coach, Jobs Plus Program position at New Albany Housing Authority?
**MUST reside in Parkview Terrace, Broadmeade, or Vance Ct.**
The Community Coach for the Jobs Plus Program will encourage community residents to engage with the Jobs Plus Program staff and receive supportive services from grant partners and community providers, including: workshops, support groups, training programs, and activities for residents that promote self-sufficiency by becoming gainfully employed with living wage jobs.
The essential functions of this role include:
- In collaboration with the residents and Case Managers, develop effective job coaching and employment plans alongside residents.
- Cultivate resident leadership within the program, fostering community engagement and empowerment.
- Communicate with residents to understand their goals, ambitions, and challenges.
- Assist residents in discovering and overcoming their personal barriers and setting goals.
- Support residents in the development of their motivation and job skills.
- Perform community outreach and provide guidance to residents as needed.
- Provide a summary of community activities to the Case Managers.
- Coordinate outreach and marketing activities with community and grant partners.
- Meet monthly with the Program Manager to review outreach activities, concerns, and needs of the residents.
- Collect and compile data for monthly summary reports.
- Make home visits, as appropriate, to assess needs and support.
- Attend scheduled community and employment events.
- Generate interest in community programs conducted by NAHA or other organizations and agencies.
- Serve as a speaker about the services provided through the Jobs Plus Program.
- Other duties as required.
Qualified applicants will have the following skills, abilities, and knowledge:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Proven ability to coach, develop, and empower others.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
- Must be able to start within 30 days.