LIFT Coach

LIFT

LIFT Coach facilitating one-on-one coaching relationships with parents to support goal achievement. Engaging with parents in goal setting, monitoring progress, and providing accountability.

Posted 6/29/2026internshipChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create a positive, welcoming climate for parents and their families.
Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, partner agency staff members, and the local community.
Provide high-quality coaching to 10-20 parents to support their achievement of career and financial goals.
Conduct follow-up research on behalf of parents on topics relevant to their goals.
Participate actively in daily debriefs with LIFT staff and fellow coaches.
Support in the recruitment of new parents into the program.
Support retention of parents in coaching through regular phone calls and emails.
Provide regular upward feedback to LIFT’s Program Team to improve the design and effectiveness of LIFT’s coaching program.
Provide short-term resource assistance to parents who are not currently eligible for coaching.
Maintain accurate files/records and document services to parents in LIFT’s online case management system.
Maintain confidentiality in all matters regarding the children and families served.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You collaborate effectively with parents to develop goals and to provide clear feedback about their progress
You are committed to LIFT’s mission and vision
You possess strong analytical and problem solving skills
You possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral
You demonstrate a strong attention to detail
You are able to work effectively with community partners
You are able to work effectively with a diverse population
You are able to work well independently and are adaptable to changing environments
You are interested in exploring both macro and micro social work opportunities
Preferred: You are able to communicate proficiently in Spanish.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fall stipend paid on 12/15/2024 – $500
Spring stipend (scheduled to be) paid on 4/15/2025 – $500
Summer internship – $22 per hour for 15-week internship ($5,280 estimated gross pay for summer internship based on anticipated minimum total number of hours worked; the actual amount paid will be based on actual hours worked).

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Hard Skills & Tools

Goal DevelopmentResearch SkillsDocumentationResource AssistanceData Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem SolvingCollaborationAdaptabilityIndependence