COMPELLING OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO FULFILL ON THEIR PURPOSE, MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE FOR OTHERS, AND ADVANCE THEIR CAREER!  YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking an EMPOWERMENT COACH, based at our Parks-Francis Center, located at 6600 S. Cottage Grove in Chicago, IL. This is a contractor position reporting to the Director of Economic Empowerment; compensation is commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist clients in creating and implementing career empowerment plans that incorporate coaching tools in the assessments of motivators, strengths, competencies, job readiness needs, potential challenges, community support, etc.
• Maintain Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) online case management records, client enrollment registration, and monthly case notes for enrolled clients.
• Establish specific, measurable, attainable plan results and a timeline for their achievement.
• Identify strategic solutions and develop action plans to fill in the gaps between the plan objectives and current capacities.
• Produce monthly reports that document all direct service activities and outcomes.
• Facilitate trainings, assist with general assessments, and actively supporting the employment development needs of youth enrolled