Career Coach & Job Placement Specialist

Advance Pathways; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: 2 weeks

Sick leave: 48 hours yearly

403(b) with 3% employer match

Holidays: 10 paid

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Job summary

Advance Pathways is seeking an Employment Specialist onsite to help adults experiencing homelessness access career opportunities and stability through personalized counseling, training, internships, and employer-led placements. You will collaborate with case managers to remove barriers and provide post-placement follow-up to ensure retention and growth.

You will conduct assessments, coach on résumés and interviews, connect guests to internships and training, and partner with local employers for

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in employment services or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching abilities.
• Experience building partnerships with employers and community organizations.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations preferred.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individualized assessments to evaluate participants’ skills, employment history, career interests, and barriers to employment.
• Provide career readiness coaching including resume development and interview preparation.
• Connect guests with internships, apprenticeships, and workforce training opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers and support onboarding.
• Provide coaching after job placement to support retention and career growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams to connect guests to housing stabilization and other services.

Skills

Employment services experience

Interpersonal & coaching

Employer partnerships

Experience with vulnerable populations

Organized & detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Advance Pathways is seeking an Employment Specialist onsite to help adults experiencing homelessness access career opportunities and stability through personalized counseling, training, internships, and employer-led placements. You will collaborate with case managers to remove barriers and provide post-placement follow-up to ensure retention and growth.

You will conduct assessments, coach on résumés and interviews, connect guests to internships and training, and partner with local employers for