Summary:

Talbot House Ministries was established to be a place of hope for people who had lost hope: the hungry, the homeless and the poor. Planting the seeds of hope is something we do with everyone who comes through our doors. The part-time Job Coach Assistant will help meet our Mission by coaching and teaching unemployed and underemployed adults with low-income jobs how to build a career, and manage their resources to change their lives. Success rests with an individual that has a passion for helping others succeed by assisting our clients in finding a path to independence.

Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Conducts the Solutions intake process to identify clients' needs and interests in classes, certifications, and employment opportunities
• Helps clients identify eligible educational programs and complete applications
• Provides instruction in development of resumes for job-ready clients
• Manages Solutions transportation partnerships with Citrus Connection and Lyft
• Coaches clients to secure and retain employment, advance their careers, and achieve financial goals
• Provides targeted training to help clients maintain and strengthen job skills
• Manages the computer lab and teaches clients essential computer skills
• Leads weekly financial education classes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Key Performance Indicators:

• Completes twenty (20) job searches monthly
• Schedules ten (10) interviews monthly
• Holds two (2) classes weekly, rotating:

Money Management, Computer Skills, Coping Skills, Interview & Resume Classes Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of the problems faced by low-income adults and the barriers that make continuous employment difficult.
• Ability to motivate adults over a sustained period of time.
• Understanding of employment rules, regulations, and the social skills that contribute to successful employment.
• Results-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, and crisis management skills.
• Proven ability to handle competing priorities and think critically using sound judgment.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity with individuals representing a variety of needs, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Education and Background:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of related professional work experience preferred.
• Experience as a job coach in either workforce development programs, staffing and recruitment organization, or HR organizations preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move throughout the office to teach classes, access file cabinets, printers, etc.

Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to travel to other locations for business reasons. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Hiring requirements include a criminal records background check clearance. Ability to remain in a stationary position 25 percent of the time. Ability to operate computer and office machinery. Ability to move to multiple floors of a building. Ability to observe details at close range, communicate and exchange accurate information and express oneself so others will understand. Ability to position self to maintain files and operate equipment, which may require bending, standing, walking, kneeling. Ability to move and transport items weighing up to 20 pounds. All positions at Talbot House Ministries require mandatory ongoing training and every employee is required to be available for all scheduled training. In addition, employee attendance is required at all mandatory staff meetings.

Pay:

$18.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 24.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person