University of Kentucky
STEPS Earn and Learn Success Coach
🇺🇸 Remote - Lexington, KY
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $20 - $25 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ August 27th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Develop individualized job coaching and academic support plans for foster youth aged 18-22.
- Provide coaching on job search techniques and workplace readiness.
- Assess participant strengths, track their progress, and maintain detailed documentation.
- Coordinate holistic support including academic and career planning, financial aid, mental health, and basic needs assistance.
- Collaborate with program staff and partners by providing regular participant feedback.
- Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field.
- Experience working with transition-age youth, particularly those with foster care backgrounds, is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Position is part-time, temporary, pays $20-$25 per hour, and involves approximately 20 hours per week.
- Some travel may be required; position is remote within Kentucky with flexible scheduling.
STEPS Earn and Learn Success Coach Full Description
Requisition Number | TE09034
Department Name | 8T110:College of Social Work
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Salary Range | $20.00 - $25.00/hour
Type of Position | Temporary
Position Time Status | Part-Time
Required Education |
Required Related Experience |
Required License/Registration/Certification |
Physical Requirements | Lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 25 lbs; repetitive motion typical of desk work (typing, sitting, bending, twisting, prolonged screen exposure); some travel may be required
Shift | Flexible scheduling available. While some availability during standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) may be needed for meetings or communication with students, much of the work can be completed during evenings or weekends to accommodate other commitments.
Approximately 20 hours per week
This position will be remote, but in Kentucky.
Job Summary | The STEPS Earn & Learn Success Coach (hereafter referred to as “Coach”) will work directly with young adults participating in the Earn & Learn and Fostering Success Programs. These programs are designed to support current and former foster youth ages 18–22 in achieving their educational and career goals.
The Coach will provide holistic, strengths-based support to participants pursuing college or GED completion, while also preparing them for long-term academic, personal, and professional success. Coaches will be required to attend an orientation prior to beginning their duties.
Job duties include:
Develop individualized job coaching and academic support plans Communicate with participants to understand their goals and ambitions Assess participants’ strengths and areas for growth Provide coaching in effective job search techniques and workplace readiness Support participants in identifying and overcoming employment and academic barriers Guide participants in completing employment- and school-related tasks Monitor and evaluate participant progress Maintain accurate records and documentation related to participant contact and progress Coordinate and provide holistic support to program participants who are attending college Coordinate and provide holistic support in areas such as: Academic and career planning Financial aid and budgeting Mental health and well-being Basic needs (housing, food, transportation, etc.) Social-emotional development and positive relationships Provide regular feedback to program staff and partners on participant needs and progress
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related field Previous professional experience working with transition-age youth (ages 18–22), especially those with experience in foster care Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities Team-oriented with ability to work independently Some travel may be required
Deadline to Apply | 09/16/2025
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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