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Pay: $21.00 per hour
Schedule: Flexible schedule with significant afternoon, evening & weekend availability
Work Setting: Schools, workplaces & community-based settings
Travel: Regular local travel required
Mileage: Reimbursement for approved work-related travel
Help Young People Prepare for Careers and Life After High School
RISE Services is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and engaging Youth Job Coach to help students with disabilities explore careers, develop workplace skills, gain real-world experience, and prepare for employment and life after high school.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with teenagers and young adults and wants to help students become more confident, independent, and prepared for their futures.
Depending on the students you support, you may spend your day helping someone create their first resume, practice for a job interview, explore career options, learn workplace expectations, visit a local employer, participate in a work experience, or develop skills needed for greater independence.
A bachelor's degree is not required.
Previous Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) experience is not required. Training is provided.
What You'll Help Students Accomplish
Youth Job Coaches work individually and in small groups with students, generally ages 14–21, who have disabilities, IEPs, Section 504 Plans, or other qualifying support needs.
You will help students:
Explore careers that match their interests, strengths, and abilities.
Learn how to search and apply for jobs.
Create resumes and complete employment applications.
Practice interviewing and communicating with employers.
Develop teamwork, communication, punctuality, and problem-solving skills.
Understand workplace expectations and professional behavior.
Build confidence, independence, and self-advocacy skills.
Explore college, vocational training, apprenticeships, and other postsecondary options.
Participate in workplace tours, informational interviews, job shadowing, and approved work experiences.
Prepare for successful work-based learning experiences.
Obtain work permits and complete other employment-related steps when needed.
Develop practical skills that support successful transitions into adulthood.
What You'll Do
Career & Employment Preparation
Provide engaging, individualized career-readiness and employment activities.
Help students identify strengths, interests, preferences, abilities, and employment goals.
Teach practical job-search and employment-readiness skills.
Assist with resumes, applications, and interview preparation.
Conduct mock interviews and other career-development activities.
Help students understand different careers and pathways to employment.
Teach workplace communication, professional behavior, and problem-solving.
Work-Based Learning & Community Activities
Help students prepare for work-based learning experiences.
Support students during approved workplace and community experiences.
Coordinate activities with employers and community partners.
Help students understand employer expectations and workplace culture.
Provide coaching and support that promotes increasing independence.
Participate in career exploration activities, workplace tours, and other community-based learning opportunities.
Individualized Student Support
Adapt instruction and activities to each student's abilities, communication style, interests, and support needs.
Build positive and professional relationships with teenagers and young adults.
Help students identify and overcome barriers to employment.
Encourage self-advocacy, confidence, and independent decision-making.
Teach practical skills in ways that are engaging and relevant to each student.
Communication & Documentation
Communicate professionally with students, families, schools, employers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and other team members.
Coordinate services around school schedules and student availability.
Complete progress notes and required service documentation accurately and on time.
Maintain appropriate participant records.
Complete timesheets and required reports.
Participate in meetings, training, supervision, and quality-assurance activities.
Follow confidentiality requirements, organizational policies, and applicable vocational rehabilitation program requirements.
Schedule – Please Read Before Applying
This is a full-time position, but it is not a traditional Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule.
Because most students attend school during the day, candidates must have meaningful and dependable availability during:
Afternoons
Evenings
Weekends
School breaks and holidays
Daytime hours may also be scheduled for:
School meetings
Employer outreach
Program coordination
Documentation
Training
Team meetings
Career-development activities
Other approved responsibilities
The exact weekly schedule will vary based on student availability, authorized services, work experiences, school calendars, and program needs.
Applicants must be able to maintain a dependable and reasonably flexible schedule.
Qualifications
Required
Experience working with teenagers, young adults, individuals with disabilities, or other populations requiring support.
Ability to engage, motivate, teach, and build positive relationships with young people.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organization and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently in schools, workplaces, and community settings.
Ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time.
Significant availability during afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Valid driver's license.
Reliable personal transportation.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
Acceptable driving record and required automobile insurance.
Basic computer skills, including email and electronic documentation systems.
Ability to satisfy applicable background-screening and employment requirements.
A bachelor's degree is not required.
Previous Pre-ETS experience is not required.
Your Experience May Be a Great Fit
We welcome applicants from a variety of professional backgrounds.
Relevant experience may include:
Teaching or education
Paraprofessional or instructional assistant experience
Special education
Tutoring
Youth mentoring
After-school programs
Recreation programs
Job coaching
Direct support
Behavioral support
Human services
Workforce development
Career services
Case management
Community-based services
Coaching or youth athletics
Other experience working directly with teenagers or young adults
If you are good at connecting with young people, teaching practical skills, encouraging independence, and helping someone recognize their potential, we encourage you to apply.
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following is helpful, but not required:
Job coaching or employment services
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or youth programming
Special education or behavioral support
Career counseling or workforce development
Human services, social work, psychology, or rehabilitation
Working with students who have IEPs or Section 504 Plans
Transition services
Work-based learning
Coordinating employer partnerships or workplace experiences
Virginia DARS or Maryland DORS services
Who Will Succeed in This Position?
This position may be a great fit if you are:
Patient, encouraging, creative, and dependable.
Comfortable working with teenagers and young adults.
Able to make career-development activities practical and engaging.
Comfortable meeting students in schools, workplaces, and throughout the community.
Able to connect with young people while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Professional when communicating with families, schools, counselors, and employers.
Resourceful when plans or schedules change.
Able to manage a flexible schedule independently.
Organized and committed to completing documentation on time.
Comfortable working afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Passionate about helping young people become more confident and independent.
Why Join RISE Services?
As a Youth Job Coach, you will have the opportunity to help young people develop skills and experiences that can influence what happens after high school and into adulthood.
RISE Services offers:
Full-time employment
Benefits eligibility
Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
Paid training
Professional development opportunities
Experience in youth transition, disability services, workforce development, and career coaching
Opportunities to work directly with schools, employers, families, and community partners
Meaningful work with visible outcomes
Opportunities for professional growth as programs expand
Full-Time Benefits
Eligible full-time employees may receive:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Holiday accrual
Short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care option
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Tenure Bonus Program
Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
Paid training and professional development
Benefit eligibility requirements apply.
Important Work-Setting Information
This is a community-based position, not a remote or traditional office-based role.
Youth Job Coaches may provide services at:
Schools
Employer worksites
Community locations
Career and hiring events
Work-based learning sites
Other approved locations
Regular local travel is an essential part of the position.
Applicants must have reliable transportation and be comfortable traveling between locations throughout the workweek.
About RISE Services
RISE Services helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive employment.
Our person-centered services are designed to help people build skills, increase independence, access opportunities, and achieve meaningful employment and community outcomes.
Our youth career and transition services help students begin developing those skills before they leave high school, giving them opportunities to explore careers, gain real-world experience, and prepare for successful transitions into employment and adulthood.
Services may be provided through state vocational rehabilitation programs, including the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) and/or the Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).
Equal Opportunity Employer
RISE Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Apply Today
If you enjoy working with teenagers and young adults and want to help students build confidence, develop real-world skills, and prepare for successful careers, we encourage you to apply for the Youth Job Coach – Career & Transition Services position with RISE Services.
$21.00 per hour | Full-Time | Benefits Eligible | Mileage Reimbursement | Paid Training
No bachelor's degree required. No previous Pre-ETS experience required.
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Pay: $21.00 per hour
Schedule: Flexible schedule with significant afternoon, evening & weekend availability
Work Setting: Schools, workplaces & community-based settings
Travel: Regular local travel required
Mileage: Reimbursement for approved work-related travel
Help Young People Prepare for Careers and Life After High School
RISE Services is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and engaging Youth Job Coach to help students with disabilities explore careers, develop workplace skills, gain real-world experience, and prepare for employment and life after high school.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with teenagers and young adults and wants to help students become more confident, independent, and prepared for their futures.
Depending on the students you support, you may spend your day helping someone create their first resume, practice for a job interview, explore career options, learn workplace expectations, visit a local employer, participate in a work experience, or develop skills needed for greater independence.
A bachelor's degree is not required.
Previous Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) experience is not required. Training is provided.
What You'll Help Students Accomplish
Youth Job Coaches work individually and in small groups with students, generally ages 14–21, who have disabilities, IEPs, Section 504 Plans, or other qualifying support needs.
You will help students:
Explore careers that match their interests, strengths, and abilities.
Learn how to search and apply for jobs.
Create resumes and complete employment applications.
Practice interviewing and communicating with employers.
Develop teamwork, communication, punctuality, and problem-solving skills.
Understand workplace expectations and professional behavior.
Build confidence, independence, and self-advocacy skills.
Explore college, vocational training, apprenticeships, and other postsecondary options.
Participate in workplace tours, informational interviews, job shadowing, and approved work experiences.
Prepare for successful work-based learning experiences.
Obtain work permits and complete other employment-related steps when needed.
Develop practical skills that support successful transitions into adulthood.
What You'll Do
Career & Employment Preparation
Provide engaging, individualized career-readiness and employment activities.
Help students identify strengths, interests, preferences, abilities, and employment goals.
Teach practical job-search and employment-readiness skills.
Assist with resumes, applications, and interview preparation.
Conduct mock interviews and other career-development activities.
Help students understand different careers and pathways to employment.
Teach workplace communication, professional behavior, and problem-solving.
Work-Based Learning & Community Activities
Help students prepare for work-based learning experiences.
Support students during approved workplace and community experiences.
Coordinate activities with employers and community partners.
Help students understand employer expectations and workplace culture.
Provide coaching and support that promotes increasing independence.
Participate in career exploration activities, workplace tours, and other community-based learning opportunities.
Individualized Student Support
Adapt instruction and activities to each student's abilities, communication style, interests, and support needs.
Build positive and professional relationships with teenagers and young adults.
Help students identify and overcome barriers to employment.
Encourage self-advocacy, confidence, and independent decision-making.
Teach practical skills in ways that are engaging and relevant to each student.
Communication & Documentation
Communicate professionally with students, families, schools, employers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and other team members.
Coordinate services around school schedules and student availability.
Complete progress notes and required service documentation accurately and on time.
Maintain appropriate participant records.
Complete timesheets and required reports.
Participate in meetings, training, supervision, and quality-assurance activities.
Follow confidentiality requirements, organizational policies, and applicable vocational rehabilitation program requirements.
Schedule – Please Read Before Applying
This is a full-time position, but it is not a traditional Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule.
Because most students attend school during the day, candidates must have meaningful and dependable availability during:
Afternoons
Evenings
Weekends
School breaks and holidays
Daytime hours may also be scheduled for:
School meetings
Employer outreach
Program coordination
Documentation
Training
Team meetings
Career-development activities
Other approved responsibilities
The exact weekly schedule will vary based on student availability, authorized services, work experiences, school calendars, and program needs.
Applicants must be able to maintain a dependable and reasonably flexible schedule.
Qualifications
Required
Experience working with teenagers, young adults, individuals with disabilities, or other populations requiring support.
Ability to engage, motivate, teach, and build positive relationships with young people.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organization and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently in schools, workplaces, and community settings.
Ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time.
Significant availability during afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Valid driver's license.
Reliable personal transportation.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
Acceptable driving record and required automobile insurance.
Basic computer skills, including email and electronic documentation systems.
Ability to satisfy applicable background-screening and employment requirements.
A bachelor's degree is not required.
Previous Pre-ETS experience is not required.
Your Experience May Be a Great Fit
We welcome applicants from a variety of professional backgrounds.
Relevant experience may include:
Teaching or education
Paraprofessional or instructional assistant experience
Special education
Tutoring
Youth mentoring
After-school programs
Recreation programs
Job coaching
Direct support
Behavioral support
Human services
Workforce development
Career services
Case management
Community-based services
Coaching or youth athletics
Other experience working directly with teenagers or young adults
If you are good at connecting with young people, teaching practical skills, encouraging independence, and helping someone recognize their potential, we encourage you to apply.
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following is helpful, but not required:
Job coaching or employment services
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or youth programming
Special education or behavioral support
Career counseling or workforce development
Human services, social work, psychology, or rehabilitation
Working with students who have IEPs or Section 504 Plans
Transition services
Work-based learning
Coordinating employer partnerships or workplace experiences
Virginia DARS or Maryland DORS services
Who Will Succeed in This Position?
This position may be a great fit if you are:
Patient, encouraging, creative, and dependable.
Comfortable working with teenagers and young adults.
Able to make career-development activities practical and engaging.
Comfortable meeting students in schools, workplaces, and throughout the community.
Able to connect with young people while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Professional when communicating with families, schools, counselors, and employers.
Resourceful when plans or schedules change.
Able to manage a flexible schedule independently.
Organized and committed to completing documentation on time.
Comfortable working afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Passionate about helping young people become more confident and independent.
Why Join RISE Services?
As a Youth Job Coach, you will have the opportunity to help young people develop skills and experiences that can influence what happens after high school and into adulthood.
RISE Services offers:
Full-time employment
Benefits eligibility
Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
Paid training
Professional development opportunities
Experience in youth transition, disability services, workforce development, and career coaching
Opportunities to work directly with schools, employers, families, and community partners
Meaningful work with visible outcomes
Opportunities for professional growth as programs expand
Full-Time Benefits
Eligible full-time employees may receive:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Holiday accrual
Short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care option
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Tenure Bonus Program
Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
Paid training and professional development
Benefit eligibility requirements apply.
Important Work-Setting Information
This is a community-based position, not a remote or traditional office-based role.
Youth Job Coaches may provide services at:
Schools
Employer worksites
Community locations
Career and hiring events
Work-based learning sites
Other approved locations
Regular local travel is an essential part of the position.
Applicants must have reliable transportation and be comfortable traveling between locations throughout the workweek.
About RISE Services
RISE Services helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive employment.
Our person-centered services are designed to help people build skills, increase independence, access opportunities, and achieve meaningful employment and community outcomes.
Our youth career and transition services help students begin developing those skills before they leave high school, giving them opportunities to explore careers, gain real-world experience, and prepare for successful transitions into employment and adulthood.
Services may be provided through state vocational rehabilitation programs, including the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) and/or the Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).
Equal Opportunity Employer
RISE Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Apply Today
If you enjoy working with teenagers and young adults and want to help students build confidence, develop real-world skills, and prepare for successful careers, we encourage you to apply for the Youth Job Coach – Career & Transition Services position with RISE Services.
$21.00 per hour | Full-Time | Benefits Eligible | Mileage Reimbursement | Paid Training
No bachelor's degree required. No previous Pre-ETS experience required.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of career services jobs.
- Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressively responsible career services experience
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain employer recruiting partnerships
- Experience with career management platforms and applicant tracking systems
- Strong data analysis skills for tracking and reporting student outcomes
- Knowledge of labor market trends and career development theory
Tips for Your Director of Career Services Job Search
Quantify your placement outcomes specifically
Hiring committees want numbers: graduation-to-employment rates, employer partnership counts, and year-over-year improvement in outcomes. Pull those figures from your institution's annual reports and lead with them in your resume summary and experience bullets.
Tailor applications to institution type
A community college, an R1 research university, and a for-profit vocational school each measure career services success differently. Read the institution's most recent accreditation report or strategic plan to align your cover letter language with their actual priorities.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of career services openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight employer development work prominently
Many candidates bury employer relations under a generic 'partnerships' bullet. If you built or expanded a recruiting pipeline, name the industries and approximate scale. Committees hiring a director want to see you can open doors, not just manage existing relationships.
Prepare a data narrative for the interview
Expect at least one scenario question asking how you would improve a struggling placement metric. Walk in with a concrete example from your past: what the baseline was, what intervention you designed, and what the outcome looked like after one or two semesters.
Negotiate start date around the academic calendar
Career services offices are busiest in September and January. If you're weighing competing offers, factor in whether a delayed start date actually benefits you, since beginning mid-recruiting-season can mean inheriting a half-managed cycle from your predecessor.
Director of Career Services Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of career servicess?
The most active employers for director of career servicess right now are Ancora Education, EDSI, and ACI Learning, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings at larger university systems tend to stay posted longer, so check back regularly for new additions.
How many director of career services jobs are remote?
About 50% of director of career services openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote positions are less common for this role than in many other fields. Functions like employer outreach, online advising coordination, and program development tend to offer the most flexibility, while roles that require regular on-campus student interaction are more likely to be in-person.
How do you become a director of career services?
Most directors of career services start in entry-level advising or coordinator roles within a college career center, then move into associate director positions before reaching the director level. Building a strong record in employer development, program management, and data-driven outcomes reporting is essential. A master's degree in higher education administration, counseling, or a closely related field is typically required for director-level hiring.
Can I get hired as a director of career services without direct career center experience?
Candidates without traditional career center backgrounds can be competitive if they bring transferable leadership experience from closely related fields such as corporate talent development, workforce program management, or academic advising administration. Committees look for demonstrated ability to manage teams, build employer or community partnerships, and use data to improve outcomes. Framing your experience around those concrete parallels in your application materials is the most effective approach.
What does the director of career services interview process look like?
Most institutions run a multi-stage process that begins with a phone or video screen, followed by a full-day campus visit that typically includes panel interviews with staff, faculty, and students, a presentation on your vision for the office, and a meeting with senior academic affairs leadership. Finalists are often asked to review existing placement data in advance and propose priorities, so prepare a structured response grounded in that institution's specific outcomes and strategic goals.
Where can I find and apply to director of career services jobs?
You can find and apply to director of career services jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits your experience and the type of institution you want to work for.
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