Through one on one support in the community, at the office, and online, Evolve's coaches support neurodiverse young adults pursuing success in college and at work. Coaches use motivational interviewing and other therapeutic coaching techniques to help clients establish goals that lead to self-defined success.

In this role you'll have the opportunity to work with:

• students pursuing a bachelor's year degree at local schools including Pitt, CCAC, and CMU

• students attending out-of-state schools via video coaching

• job-seekers hoping to find entry-level positions or long-term careers

• employees hoping to have better results at work

• a one-of-a-kind team

 

Our next coach must have:

• a passion for helping others reach their goals

• excellent organizational and communication skills 

• a high level of confidence to work independently, while relying on the support of our team when needed

• an interest in promoting advocacy, inclusion, and meaningful work and social opportunities among disabled young adults

• a masters in social work, counseling, rehabilitation science, education or related field required

 

We'd love it if you have (preferred but not required):

• experience working with neurodiverse young adults in both individual and group settings preferred, but not required

• experience providing therapy or coaching

• comfort using google docs, sheets, and forms

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We're offering:

• a full time, salaried position starting at $40,000 - $42,000 depending on experience

• flexible scheduling meeting with your clients on their campuses or job sites, at the office, and/or online (this is a HYBRID position based in Pittsburgh)

• get paid for direct time with your clients and behind-the-scenes work including administrative time, travel + mileage, and training

• competitive benefits package including

  • a fully covered "gold" medical insurance plan (employees pay premiums for dental and vision only)

  • 403b with 4% employer contribution after the first year (fully vested)

  • free licensure supervision for aspiring LCSWs and LPCs

  • 10 paid holidays and 10 PTO days during the first year of employment, increasing during the second year

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Here's the day to day:

• Meet with clients regularly on their campus, in the community, or via tele-coaching.

• Empower clients to meet goals by assisting them in defining clear and manageable goals, objectives and action steps.

• Assist clients in developing systems for staying accountable to the goals they establish.

• Help clients connect their current goals to long term goals for independence.

• Assist clients to build skills for self-advocacy.

• Interact with parents, professors, and employers as necessary to summarize progress and clarify support needs in the  classroom or work environment.

• Help clients to create resumes and cover letters, apply to jobs, and prepare for interviews. 

• As needed, support clients on the job as they engage in time-limited work trials/internships, communicate with coworkers, and meet other demands of their jobs.

• Maintain confidential and detailed notes following each interaction with students, professors, and other members of the support team.

• Travel to various locations throughout the day or week to support clients’ needs.

• Network with university staff and potential employers in support of your clients.

• Encourage clients to access and utilize resources in their community beyond those Evolve offers.

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Interested candidates should send both a resume and a statement of interest* to

recruiting@evolve-coaching.org. *In lieu of a cover letter, you may choose to send along a brief video or audio recording describing your interest and what makes you a great fit. A recording is NOT a requirement, but an offer for you to express yourself as you see fit (in written or spoken form). 

In your statement, please tell us what excites you about coaching neurodiverse young people - we want to know how our mission aligns with your values.

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Evolve Coaching does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in its employment policies, programs and activities. We welcome all qualified applicants, though we strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and/or neurodiverse candidates to apply. 

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Interested candidates should apply by June 18, 2022.

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