Career Coach

New Hope Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Singapore is seeking a Career Coach to enhance employment opportunities for displaced and vulnerable communities. You will foster partnerships with employers and provide one-on-one career coaching to equip clients with essential job search skills. The role requires strong communication, leadership skills, and relevant working experience. A passion for advocacy and community development is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in relevant disciplines.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and cultivate partnerships for talent management.
• Develop and implement strategies for client employment opportunities.
• Provide career coaching and support clients with job search skills.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in relevant disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

You will be responsible for building relationships and creating awareness among employers in Singapore with respect to the displaced and vulnerable communities. You will also be responsible for working with clients in their job placement and career development.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Actively reach out to organisations to build and cultivate partnerships to facilitate their talent management programmes.
• Proactively develop and implement strategies designed to increase client employment opportunities.
• Work with the team to develop employer engagement and strengthen employer relationships through planning and organising networking opportunities and recruitment presentations.
• Support activities related to the career development of clients such as event planning and management, data management and advocacy.

Career Coaching

• Oversee a group of clients from the displaced and vulnerable communities to develop and deliver customised one-to-one or small-group career coaching in self-discovery on career
  options.
• Equipping and preparing the clients with career skills in career strategies; resume and cover letter review, development of job search strategies and interview preparation to be careerready for the workplace. This will also include assessing client’s career development needs and recommending relevant resources to them.
• Conduct regular outreach efforts including employer workshops and presentations to E2i and other social services agencies through Singapore Business Federation.

Others

• Any other related duties in New Hope CS as assigned by Reporting Officer.

Competency Requirements

Core Competencies

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective communication with residents, team, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Leadership: Excellent team player with strong leadership and responsibility skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently.

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in IT Systems and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Education and Experience

• Minimum Degree in relevant disciplines
• At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience in similar sectors

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of the position. You may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.