UTEC's Transitional Coach supports young adults in the Workforce Development Program by building relationships, helping set goals, and connecting them to resources in the community. The role involves managing a caseload of young adults, checking in regularly, and working closely with other UTEC staff to support their progress.
Requirements
- Manage a group (caseload) of young adults who need extra support
- Check in with each young adult at least once a week
- Meet one-on-one regularly (at least 4 longer meetings each month)
- Keep notes and track progress using UTEC's system (Quickbase)
- Knowledge of resources and services in the Merrimack Valley (or other nearby communities) and/or willingness to learn about resources that are appropriate for UTEC young adults
- Help young adults get what they need (food, housing, IDs, childcare, etc.) at all stages of the program
- Work closely with program staff to support each young adult's progress
- Build relationships with local partners to make referrals easier
- Step in during urgent or crisis situations to provide support
- Help with events, trips, and retreats
- Lead or support workshops related to life skills and/or restorative justice
- Reach out to young adults who have stopped attending and help re-engage them
Benefits
- 3 weeks of vacation plus a week off between the Christmas and New Year holidays
- 12 holidays
- 10 sick days
- 2 personal days
- 3 bereavement days
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
- Life insurance
- First-time homeowners down payment assistance
- Cost-of-living increases
- A paid sabbatical after three years
- A 401K retirement plan with up to $2,000 savings match