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Goodwill of Central Illinois · 20 hours ago

SNAP Employment and Training Coach

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $25/hr

Goodwill of Central Illinois is dedicated to helping individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency through their SNAP Employment and Training initiative. The SNAP Employment and Training Coach supports participants in building skills and accessing resources to reach long-term employment goals, while ensuring compliance with program policies and tracking outcomes.

Retail

Responsibilities

Implements and supports all components of Goodwill’s SNAP E&T program, including conducting in-person community outreach, participant recruitment, enrollment, training, work experience, and retention activities

Assesses participants’ strengths, barriers, and goals to connect them to appropriate employment, education, and supportive services

Provides one-on-one coaching and guidance to help participants set and achieve short- and long-term career goals

Facilitates or coordinates job readiness training sessions, resume workshops, and other employment preparation activities

Maintains accurate and timely documentation of participant progress, services provided, and outcomes within required databases and reporting systems

Collaborates with internal staff and community partners to align services and share best practices to improve participant outcomes

Participates in team meetings to review program performance, discuss challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement

Keeps current with local labor market trends to inform coaching and employment support activities

Assists with compiling and submitting reports and data as required by funding partners and organizational leadership

Qualification

Building Collaborative RelationshipsTechnical KnowledgeProject ManagementInformation MonitoringOrganizational AptitudeAutonomy

Required

Ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule beyond normal business hours

Is willing to travel to participants' homes, workplaces, community centers, and other venues at times that are convenient to individuals being served

Background Screening - All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check

Must have a valid driver's license, up-to-date auto insurance, and a good driving record

Degree and Credential Requirements - NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute. We believe in continuous learning and professional development

Project Management (Grants) - Knowledgeable of the steps involved in effective proposal writing and submission of high-quality applications including awareness of private, public, governmental, and corporate foundation models. Adept at research, strategy, and implementation of state and federally-funded grant programs. Manages steps necessary to retain granted awards. Demonstrates leadership skills, especially around communication/innovative solutions to problems, concerns, issues, and roadblocks

Building Collaborative Relationships - Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support

Organizational Aptitude - Plans and attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion. Exhibits careful attention to detail and follow-through with a focus on managing deadlines. Has a passion for accuracy

Technical Knowledge - Has solid knowledge of G Suite, MS Office, databases, and the internet. Prior Caseworthy experience is an additional plus

Autonomy - Takes initiative without waiting to be directed, does what is asked, and works until the job is completed. Takes ownership of mistakes and learns from them rather than makes excuses

Information Monitoring/Reporting - Collects and reviews information to manage or improve processes and/or activities. Completes all assigned reports. Reads, interprets, and follows financial reports to be able to communicate information to others and translate data to other communications