Workforce Development Coach

Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Position Summary:

The Workforce Development Coach is responsible for empowering individuals to reach their career potential by providing guidance, resources, and support. This role focuses on enhancing employability skills, facilitating career planning, and connecting clients with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Develop and implement individualized career development plans for clients, focusing on their strengths, interests, and goals.
• - Conduct workshops and training sessions on job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, and other employability skills.
• - Collaborate with local businesses and organizations to create internship and job placement opportunities for clients.
• - Provide one-on-one coaching to assist clients in overcoming barriers to employment and achieving their career objectives.
• - Monitor and track client progress, adjusting development plans as necessary to ensure successful outcomes.
• - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor market trends and employment opportunities relevant to client needs.
• - Advocate for clients and work to build partnerships with community resources and services that support workforce development.
• - Prepare regular reports on program outcomes and client progress for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, human services or related degree from an accredited college required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• A minimum of four (4) years of working experience coaching, mentoring, or counseling experience working directly with youth and young adults required; those experiencing homelessness or housing instability preferred
• Career Coach Certification a plus

Skills and Abilities:

• - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
• - Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• - Proficiency in using career assessment tools and techniques to guide clients in their career development.
• - Ability to work collaboratively with team members and external partners to achieve program goals.
• - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and client needs.
• - Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire clients to achieve their career objectives.
• - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.