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Now Hiring: Individual Placement & Support (IPS) Employment Specialist

  • scaleLIT’s IPS Employment Specialist carries out the services of the IPS Supported Employment program by assisting unhoused clients to obtain and maintain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals.

    The IPS Supported Employment Specialist will receive and track referrals from Continuum of Care partner organizations. This full-time staff position will be mobile, regularly traveling to partner sites throughout Chicago to engage with unhoused participants and establish trusting collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment.

    • Minimum 3 years of experience in adult education, career counseling, human services, or a related field.

    • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

    • Familiarity with adult literacy services (ABE, ESOL, GED, NEDP, etc.), providers in the region. Familiarity with the TABE, BEST and other assessments related to literacy, career exploration, job training, and higher education.

    • Must value diversity.

    • Understanding of the Housing/homelessness sector.

    • Understanding of needs and resources for individuals with disabilities.

    • Experience in counseling, coaching, or advising in group sessions.

    • Strong organizational, interpersonal, planning, and follow-up skills.

    • Ability to work independently, plan meetings, maintain your own schedule.

    • Ability to travel among the partners and other stakeholders.

    • Ability to read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communications.

    • Technical aptitude to use a variety of technology and software applications for multiple purposes.

    • We know there are great candidates who might not check all the boxes in any one job description, or who possess important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself! We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, citizenship, or ability.

  • Salary:

    $54,000 - $57,000 per year to be determined based upon skill level

    Benefits:

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois medical and dental, vision insurance, 401K, life insurance, and short and long-term disability.

  • Interested candidate can send an updated resume to the IPS Program Manager, Susie Harkins, at susie@scalelit.org

    Please add the subject line, "IPS Employment Specialist Application" and attach your resume as a PDF or Word Document.

Now Hiring: Career Pathways Navigator - IPS Program

  • scaleLIT’s Career Pathways Navigator assists unhoused residents in accessing job training, education, and employment through outreach events, orientations, and a regular presence in high-traffic areas at partner sites. The Navigator will receive, send, and track referrals to partner organizations so that individuals will be aware of and utilize workforce and adult education services. This full- time staff position will be mobile, regularly traveling to partner sites throughout Chicago. The Navigator will refer interested individuals to training providers that best match their career pathways needs in terms of program offered, location, and schedule.

    This national award-winning model is an innovative approach to service delivery. The Navigators will work collaboratively with the Continuum of Care, American Job Center partners, and other workforce programs to develop pathways for adults seeking career training in high-demand sectors or in need of adult education services to obtain GED, learn English or digital literacy skills, become a citizen, or would like to improve numeracy and literacy skills to advance in a career.

    • Minimum 3 years of experience in adult education, career counseling, human services, or related field.

    • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

    • Familiarity with adult literacy services (ABE, ESOL, GED, NEDP, etc.), providers in the region. Familiarity with the TABE, BEST, and other assessments related to literacy, career exploration, job training, and higher education.

    • Must value diversity.

    • Understanding of the Housing/homelessness sector.

    • Understanding of needs and resources for individuals with disabilities

    • Experience in counseling, coaching, or advising in group sessions.

    • Strong organizational, interpersonal, planning, and follow-up skills.

    • Ability to work independently, plan meetings, maintain your own schedule.

    • Ability to travel among the partners and other stakeholders.

    • Ability to read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communications.

    • Technical aptitude to use a variety of technology and software applications for multiple purposes.

    • We know there are great candidates who might not check all the boxes in any one job description, or who possess important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself! We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, citizenship, or ability.

  • Salary:

    $52,000 - $55,000 per year to be determined based on skill level

    Benefits:

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois medical and dental, vision insurance, 401K, life insurance, and short and long-term disability.

  • Interested candidate can send an updated resume to the IPS Program Manager, Susie Harkins, at susie@scalelit.org

    Please add the subject line, "Career Pathways Navigator - IPS Application" and attach your resume as a PDF or Word Document.

What is it like working at scaleLIT?

The best part about working for scaleLIT is the autonomy and the freedom to approach situations in ways that make sense to you and the communities you serve. There is also the creative freedom and flexibility that makes the working environment pleasant.

Fantazia

I love making connections between programs or organizations that didn't know how to or couldn't do so beforehand.

Gabriel

I fully believe that scaleLIT cares about each employee's professional development, building not only the capacity of the organization, but also of each staff person. At the same time, I appreciate that the organization values work/life balance. There is flexibility and understanding at every level.

Susie