Top 71 Employment advisor Jobs in Chicago Il

Workforce Development & Volunteer Coordinator
The Boulevard of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Employment Support Specialist
The Thresholds —Chicago, IL
- $22.80 - $25.63 an hour
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Career Coach
Metropolitan Family Services —Chicago, IL
- $44,000 - $49,000 a year
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Career Specialist I
UCAN —Chicago, IL
- From $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Writing skills
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Assistant Director, Career Advancement
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $87,550 - $113,300 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Transition Coach
Aspire Chicago —Hillside, IL
- $22 an hour
- Classroom
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
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Assistant Director, Careers in Business
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $87,550 - $113,300 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Employment Specialist
Trilogy Inc —Chicago, IL
- $22.89 - $26.32 an hour
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Urgent Care
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Assistant Director, Rural Careers
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $72,250 - $93,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Career Coach WIOA- Youth
NATIONAL ABLE NETWORK INC —Chicago, IL
- $21.63 - $23.32 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Employment Specialist
Aspire Chicago —Hillside, IL
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Workforce Navigator
Boxing Out Negativity —Chicago, IL
- $47,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid time off
- 403(b)
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Job Coach
Bartlett Learning Center, Inc/Cupertino CILA —Wheaton, IL
- From $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Serving
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Career Advisor
Business and Career Services, Inc. —Wheeling, IL
- $45,000 - $47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
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4d
Financial Advisor - (Career Changers Encouraged)
Northwestern Mutual Lombard —Lombard, IL
- $81,257.22 - $159,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Office
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Employment Specialist
SAFER Foundation —Chicago, IL
- $48,200 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
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Youth Employment Specialist
Bridges From School To Work —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Office
- Microsoft Office
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Chicago Staff Coach (Part Time - Finance, Education, Employment & Well-Being)
LIFT —Chicago, IL
- $22 an hour
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Director, Career Development Systems, Data, and Operations
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $104,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 7 years
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Transition Coach – Integrated Employment Support
We Will Work —Chicago, IL
- From $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Workforce Development & Volunteer Coordinator

The Boulevard of Chicago
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $60,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Bilingual
Teamwork
Volunteer management
Multilingual
Data management

Full Job Description

Workforce Development & Volunteer Coordinator

Reports to: Chief Program Officer

Directly Supervises: N/A

Status: Full-Time/Exempt

Position Summary

The Workforce Development & Volunteer Coordinator plays a central role in delivering high‑impact employment and volunteer training services to our community. This position supports participants by providing career coaching, skill development, job and volunteer placement support, and connections to wraparound services.

The Coordinator will be an essential part of Project ACHIEVE which supports clients to comply with new federal requirements, protect their access to public benefits, and expand delivery of robust supportive services to ensure that they can sustain progress towards their personal recovery, housing, and work goals. The Coordinator also collaborates closely with employers, training partners, and community-based organizations to ensure participants have access to meaningful career and volunteer pathways. This role is essential to meeting program goals, fulfilling grant requirements, and advancing the organization’s mission of economic equity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Support

Conduct outreach, intake, and assessment to understand participants’ strengths, barriers, and career goals.
Develop individualized career and volunteer service plans using a trauma‑informed, strength-based approach.
Provide job readiness instruction, including resume development, interview preparation, workplace norms, and soft skills.
Connect participants to supportive services such as housing assistance, childcare, legal aid, transportation, or mental health resources through internal programs or external partners.
Offer ongoing coaching, retention support, and follow-up after job placement.

Program Coordination

Coordinate training cohorts, workshops, and career pathway programs in alignment with grant deliverables and community needs.
Collaborate with nonprofit partners, training providers, and social service agencies to streamline referrals and support holistic participant outcomes.
Track participant progress and adjust support strategies to promote successful completion and job or volunteer placement.
Uphold principles of equity, inclusion, and participant-centered program design.

Quality Assurance and Reporting:

Maintain accurate participant files, case notes, and outcome data in the organization’s data management system.
Track and report required metrics for grant compliance, including enrollment, attendance, credential attainment, placement, and retention.
Assist in preparing reports for funders, leadership, and the Board of Directors.
Use data to identify trends, support continuous improvement, and strengthen equity outcomes

Program Improvement & Mission Alignment

Contribute to curriculum development and enhancement of job readiness and workforce training materials.
Participate in community events, coalition meetings, and partner convenings that strengthen local workforce ecosystems.
Stay informed about local labor market information and emerging career pathways.
Support a culture of collaboration, learning, and participant advocacy.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social work, Education, Human Services, Business, or a related field—or equivalent nonprofit and workforce experience.
2+ years of experience in workforce development, career coaching, case management, social services, or community outreach preferred.
Experience working with diverse populations and individuals facing systemic barriers to employment.

Preferred

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and rapport with participants.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practices.
Ability to balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt in a dynamic nonprofit environment.
Familiarity with labor market trends, employer expectations, and community resources.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, case management systems, and data tracking tools.
Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Pay: $50, 000 - $60, 000 annually

Benefits: ·

401k Retirement Plan ·
Dental insurance ·
Health insurance ·
Life insurance ·
Paid time off ·
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and The Boulevard may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services, Business, or a related field - or equivalent nonprofit and workforce experience?
Do you have any relatives or friends currently employed at The Boulevard of Chicago?

Work Location: In person

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