Employment Coach

Employment Coach

Full-Time

Newcap, Inc. is a private non-profit Community Action Agency whose mission since 1965 is to move people from poverty to opportunities and economic security while enhancing community development. This means you not only make a good living, but you get to do good too. If you have ever wanted to make a difference every day, this is the place for you.

Community action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Newcap is looking to add a professional, loyal, and knowledgeable individual to their team. Employment Coach will facilitate clients' access to employment services in the community; assist and coach clients with job searching, job placement, interview preparation, resume modification, and promote job retention.

You will not be bored with us! This individual must demonstrate strong problem solving skills, have the ability to multi-task, effectively communicate with our internal and external customers and office personnel, have the ability to professionally represent our agency, and have a sense of humor because while we take what we do seriously, we love to laugh at ourselves. Well, and each other.

Coaching:

• Collaborate with client’s Family Success Coach to understand and give advice on client’s dream map and goal plan
• Work with clients on a one-on-one basis to provide education, guidance and referrals tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
• Develop and review weekly job activities for clients; and conduct client meetings within the community when necessary
• Facilitate clients' access to employment services in the community;
• assist and coach clients with job search, job placement, interview preparation, resume modification, and promote job retention
• Collaborate with Newcap Coaching Team to connect client and client’s family to all programs and resources they need to achieve their goals and dreams

Agency Intake:

• Take calls from clients in need of agency programs, ask screening/qualification questions.
• Maintain knowledge of all Newcap programs and related community programs and services.
• Enter all information into Captain database.

Collaborations and Connections:

• Collaborates with peer organizations, local school districts and colleges, in presenting educational seminars.
• Maintain relationships and network with other community-based service providers.
• Refer to appropriate agencies or begin application process by sending application packet.
• Develops outreach programs and strategies to bring awareness to the communities Newcap serves in an effort to expand services and connections.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an Associate's Degree in Social Services, Counseling, Education or other relevant discipline. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Experience working with low income/financially distressed populations.
• A combination of education, training and life experience that results in demonstrated competency performing the work may be substituted.

Why work for us?

You bring the skills, experience, and awesome attitude – what do we give back? In addition to being part of a $20 million (and growing) 10 county organization where over 97% of our 125 staff say “we makes a substantive difference in our community,” We offer:

• Full time, stable, year-round work.
• Flexible workweek
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off in year one
• 16 paid holidays
• Medical insurance with very low premiums for you AND your family (they are our family too)
• Dental insurance that has no premium after the first year as long as two dental cleanings per year
• Retirement plan with match and 100% vesting from first contribution
• Vision insurance
• HSA contributions
• Wellness program
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and education
• Employee and family events
• Family friendly, family minded organization … and the people who work here

Newcap, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42,253.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Human Services: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location