Career Coach - Project SEARCH

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Career Coach - Project SEARCH

Career Coaches support clients who are eligible for developmental services and transitioning into employment in their final year of high school.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized skills and job training with interns in their internships
• Develop, maintain and evaluate internships within the host business
• Establish strong communication within the team and with department managers
• Provide information and insight during team meetings such as Employment Planning meetings, developmental services meetings and family meetings
• Job development and networking with businesses to assist interns with securing employment

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years' experience in human services or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills has been acquired
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle

Structure:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Starting pay rate is $21.58 per hour
• Non-exempt position; Union Position
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Click the link below to hear from Individuals currently in this role:

https://youtu.be/UylUpOQEJk4 (https://youtu.be/UylUpOQEJk4)

Benefits:

• Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
• Employee referral bonus is subject to Howard Center policy.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.

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