What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Coach position at Pressley Ridge?
Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.
Pressley Ridge Benefits
The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.
- Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match
- Prescription coverage
- Dental and vision plans
- Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
- Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
- Retirement savings plan with an employer match
- Free life insurance and AD&D
- Paid Time Off
- 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
- Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Position Summary
The Career Coach is responsible for working directly with 14-24 year old youth in Prince George’s County, focusing on pre-employment skill development, job search techniques, and skills needed to maintain employment.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist the youth in identifying their employment and education goals to create an achievable plan for success
- Identify, along with the youth, the specific skills required for employment and education while assisting the youth to harness these skills
- Maintain regular engagement with the youth to address their barriers to success
- Train student in areas of career readiness and essential skill building
- Coach youth to obtain quality employment leading to self-sustainability
- Support youth with retention once they have gained employment to ensure that employment is maintain through discharge
- Assist with the workforce team in developing community, education, and employer partnerships that support the goals of our youth.
- Communicate and support Program Manager and the Workforce Director to address issues surrounding participant employment and education goals.
- Utilize written computer-based documentation and database entry to record youth’s progress and goal achievement performance according the policies and procedures
- When necessary, complete incident reports according to Pressley Ridge policies and procedures
- Carry and respond to the cellular phone in a timely manner during work hours
- Attend all meetings and events relative to the progress in Towson and Prince Georges County Maryland
- Respond to the youth’s needs based on their level of self-sufficiency and established goals
Essential Qualifications
- Clearances: State criminal, FBI, and child/adult protected services as required by state regulations.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
Working Conditions
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with assistance.
- While performing this job, the individual is regularly required to sit, type, and carry a laptop.
Working Hours:
Must be able to work standard business hours (M-F 9a-5p) with some flexibility to adjust hours monthly (11am-7pm) to meet the needs of the youth and the Workforce Program.
