Job Coach
WHO IS CHI?
Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.
WHAT CAN CHI OFFER YOU?
CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:
- Generous Paid time off
- Personal and Sick Days
- Health insurance and health reimbursement account
- Dental and vision plans
- Flexible spending account
- AFLAC supplemental insurance
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Commuter Transit and Parking Account
- Working Advantage- Employee Perks
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly trainings and career development plans
JOB SUMMARY
As a Job Coach, you’ll be providing hands on training and development to shelter residents around the soft and hard skills of employment and job retention. You will work closely with Employment Specialists and Case Managers to tailor activities to match skill levels, service needs, and employment goals of residents, and perform other employment support tasks as needed such as scheduling interviews and following up with potential employers.
JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Engage residents in skills and employability development such as effective job search techniques, effective communication including phone and video call etiquette, resume building and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, dress code and hygiene, time management, task management, and professional behavior.
- Conduct skills building workshops including writing labs, mock interviews, on the job do’s and don’ts, and other soft skills to better prepare them for employment.
- Assess residents’ skills development progress and interpersonal interactions to inform workshop and training topics.
- Provide direct employment support assistance to residents including but not limited to scheduling interviews and appointments, obtaining vital documents, and securing clothing resources.
- Create and implement monthly activity calendar.
- Document and report data on interviews scheduled and attended and all other employment activities.
MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Salary: $27.41 an hour- approx. $57,000 annual.
FSLA: Non-exempt. Overtime is available.
Schedule: 10am-6pm Tuesday-Saturday (off Sunday & Monday)
Location: Eastchester Bronx, NY
Qualifications
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO APPLY?
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in job development and placement activities.
- Knowledge of labor market trends in a variety of career fields.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
- Multilingual preferred – English/Spanish is a plus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)
Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.