Transitional Coach

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