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YES Mentor
CIRCLE Foundation/Innovations High School —Chicago, IL
- $42,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Career Coach - Lake County-Gary
Diversified Services Network, Inc. —Gary, IN
- $38,313 - $41,600 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Travel
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Employment Specialist
TradeWinds —Merrillville, IN
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
WIOA OOSY Career Advisor - Gary - FT
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF MICHIANA INC —Gary, IN
- $40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
- On-the-job training
Career Coach - Lake, Gary, IN
RADcube —Gary, IN
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
7d
Retention and Engagement Specialist- Gary
Volunteers of America Ohio and Indiana —Gary, IN
- $40,000 - $44,000 a year
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
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Employer Readiness Specialist (PART-TIME)
Center of Workforce Innovations —Gary, IN
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
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Gary HVRP CM- Workforce Development
Volunteers of America Ohio and Indiana —Gary, IN
- $40,000 - $44,000 a year
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Military encouraged
Career Coach - Lake, East Chicago, IN
RADcube —East Chicago, IN
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
7d
Adult Education Career Coach & Program Data Coordinator
Merrillville Community School Corporation —Merrillville, IN
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
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LOFT Job Coach SPED
Merrillville Community School Corporation —Merrillville, IN
- $19.57 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
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Career Coach - Lake County-East Chicago
Diversified Services Network, Inc. —East Chicago, IN
- $38,313 - $41,600 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Travel
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Ability First Employment Specialist
Goodwill Industries of Michiana - North Central —Valparaiso, IN
- $38,700 a year
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
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Adult Independence Consultant
National Care Advisors —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Organizational skills
- Work from home
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Ability First Employment Specialist - Porter County - FT
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF MICHIANA INC —Valparaiso, IN
- $38,700 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
10d
DISABILITY SERVICES COORDINATOR
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $74,160 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
3d
Case Manager Youth Engagement
Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $51,200 - $76,975 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Career Coach
Dynamic Workforce Solutions —Chicago, IL
- $21.63 - $24.04 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
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Student Career Advisor
Opportunity Enterprises Inc —Valparaiso, IN
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee discount
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Career Navigator (Chicago IL)
Summer Search —Chicago, IL
- $38.97 - $40.51 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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YES Mentor

CIRCLE Foundation/Innovations High School
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$42,000 - $45,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Google Drive
Computer literacy
Experience working with high schoolers
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Working with students
Computer skills
Managing projects
Coaching high school students

Full Job Description

Job Summary

YES Mentor/Job developer’s primary duty is to work with a caseload of 29 students, assisting

them in obtaining and maintaining employment while maintaining good academic standing.

Reporting Relationships

YES Mentors report directly to the H.R./Program Manager. There are no positions that report

to YES Mentors.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

 Recruit, retain and monitor 28 students who have met the eligibility criteria for

YES/WIA (Youth Experiencing Success/Workforce Investment Act) program.

 Maintain detailed records for the 28 students’ participation and progress.

 Advocate for and mentor YES students.

 Ensure that the students are receiving alternative academic studies in the appropriate

subject areas.

 Ensure that the students are receiving career education with an emphasis on job skills

enhancement and resume development.

 Help place the students in places of employment.

 Visit students at their respective work sites to ensure progress.

 Build and maintain positive relationships with corporations and employment agencies

to ensure continuity and future job placements.

 Participate in weekly academy meeting to identify students who require outreach

and/or support.

 Conduct daily outreach (by phone call, email, text, or best method of contact for each

student or parent).

 Participate in assigned advisory class each day.

 Link students with tutors as needed.

 Find additional resources for social-emotional support.

 Attend monthly meetings with ASN.

 Attend bi-monthly staff meetings at IHS and/or Benton.

Other Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree.

 Ability to direct, motivate and mentor adolescents in a positive and productive manner.

 Computer literate, particularly with respect to the internet and Google Drive.

 At least two years’ experience working with off-track high school students.

 Excellent organization and project management skills.

CIRCLE Foundation

 Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

 Effective listener.

 Ability to display discretion in all confidential matters.

 Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills and communications skills (both

written and oral) with attention to detail.

Other

 Must have a cell phone to receive calls from students/ASN staff.

 Valid driver license required.

 Possession of a personal vehicle or regular access to a vehicle is preferred.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Work is primarily sedentary in nature, no special demands are required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Chicago, IL 60602 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Chicago, IL 60602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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