Career Coach

Job overview

The Career Coach role is onsite with the Merrionette Park team in Merrionette Park, IL. The average starting salary is $45,000–$52,000 annually, based on skills and experience. Metropolitan Family Services provides human services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment. The coach helps clients move toward employment and self-sufficiency through assessment, employment planning, referrals, and follow-up. The role coordinates with community partners and employers, monitors job retention, and supports clients in addressing barriers to work.

What you'll do

• Engage the Self-Sufficiency caseload
• conduct situational assessments and vocational exploration
• develop and monitor Individual Employment Plans
• refer clients to job readiness training, workforce partners, or job placement
• coordinate with agencies and providers
• provide work support and referrals
• monitor employment retention
• contact employers as needed
• assist with Earned Income Tax Credit applications
• handle resident emergencies
• meet program reporting requirements
• authorize limited financial assistance with supervisory approval.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

career coach

merrionette park il

metropolitan family services

$45k–$52k

workforce development

case management

employment planning

job readiness

client support

community referrals

employer outreach

travel between sites

saturday work

late night monthly

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer HSA contributions
• Teladoc general medicine and behavioral health
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• additional benefits available.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and six or more years of workforce development or case management experience; a related bachelor’s degree with three or more years of experience is preferred. Requires driving between sites and one Saturday and at least one late night per month.

About the employer

Metropolitan Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.