Job Coach Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Job Coach Operation New Hope Inc. Saint Petersburg, FL 33712 Are you looking for a meaningful career with an organization that is making a positive and lasting change within our communities? If you have been searching for a role to fulfill your sense of purpose, while surrounded by a team of like-minded individuals, then Operation New Hope is the place for you! Operation New Hope is a nonprofit operating in Jacksonville, Orlando, St. Johns County, the Space Coast, Tampa, and St. Petersburg. Our pre-release and post-release programs provide job training and placement, and comprehensive support services to people returning from incarceration and others who have been affected by the justice system with the goal of facilitating successful transitions back into the community. We motivate our clients to become productive, responsible citizens, and our programs help prevent recidivism, reduce the repeated costs of incarceration, and improve public safety. Our dedicated team supports the career opportunities, mental health, and overall stability of our clients to help them achieve self-sufficiency.

Position Overview :

The primary purpose of the Job Coach is to be the catalyst for the successful transition of a Ready4Work Client from the classroom to employment. The Job Coach will match program participants with employers based on experience, workforce goals and aptitude. Coaches will also work with employers to ensure that their needs are being satisfied in order to create long-term success for all stakeholders. Reports to :

Workforce Development Manager Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

The Job Coach will facilitate an employability assessment on all participants, which will include preparing a skill set profile, reviewing resumes and one-on-one training/coaching. The Job Coach will set up interviews with potential employers and ensure that the participant is ready for their job interview. Position may facilitate mock interviews with clients in the career development classroom. Required to monitor client work sites and check on clients at least weekly for the first month and monthly thereafter. The Job Coach will work with the participants to get pay stubs when required to document employment retention. The Job Coach will communicate regularly between the participant and other program staff. The Job Coach will assist employers with WOTC and Federal Bonding paperwork. The Job Coach may be required to administer client drug screen collections. Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

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Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or 5+ years direct experience in Job Placement or employment training. Experience working with marginalized or underserved populations preferred. Experience working for a non-profit organization is preferred. Bilingual preferred; able to read, write, and speak English and Spanish proficiently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with a focus on team collaboration. Excellent documentation skills. Comfortable using computers, running reports, and learning new software. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, as well as electronic client records, and staffing software required. Must be able to work Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation. Must be able to clear a Level I Background check through the Department of Corrections. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.

Job Type :

Full-time Location :

St. Petersburg, Florida The wage range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Operation New Hope, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. We offer a 35 hour work week and have a robust benefits package for our employees, including free medical, short-term disability, life insurance, and an employee discount program to name a few! We primarily follow the Federal Holiday schedule (paid) and employees are eligible for paid time off after 90 days of employment. With over 20 years of experience in providing job readiness training and supportive services to people affected by the criminal justice system, Operation New Hope is a leader in the field. We have built our reputation and track record on the belief that we all deserve a second chance. Our Ready4Release, Ready4Work, and Ready4Success programs builds stronger communities by creating opportunities for people impacted by the criminal justice system to become productive, responsible citizens saving taxpayers millions of dollars by avoiding repeated high costs of incarceration, dramatically improving public safety and reuniting families. Our work has been praised by the last four White House Administrations, as well as law enforcement officers, business leaders, and representatives at the federal, state, and local levels. Internationally, we have been recognized by House of Mandela as a model program. We expanded into the Space Coast in August of 2023 and into the Tampa and St. Petersburg areas in 2024, and plan additional expansion throughout the State of Florida in the years to come. We are close-knit community of passionate, like-minded professionals, who make life-changing opportunities possible every day—empowering individuals impacted by the criminal justice system to rebuild their lives and move beyond their pasts. We provide access to customized solutions for people to rebuild their lives—services and support not provided by the criminal justice system. We are honest, respectful, and forthright in our actions, adhering to the highest ethical standards. We listen and learn from each other and align ourselves with partners to leverage our collective capabilities in creating an inclusive environment. We are passionate about our mission, committed to our communities and work every day to earn their trust. We approach each opportunity with the belief that nothing is impossible, challenging everyone to make a difference.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.36 – $30.25 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Education:

Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

Job Placement or employment training: 5 years (Required) employability assessment: 5 years (Required) mock interviewing: 5 years (Required) career coaching: 5 years (Required) resume writing: 5 years (Required) working for a non-profit: 1 year (Required) working with an underserved population: 1 year (Required)

Language:

read, and write in English and Spanish proficiently (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Saint Petersburg, FL 33712 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Saint Petersburg, FL 33712: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person