Career Coach

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is seeking a Career Coach to guide clients in identifying pathways and building skills for employment. The role involves one-on-one coaching, group outreach, and case management within a community-focused agency.

The position emphasizes public service, confidentiality, and collaboration with partners in the local workforce system to help participants succeed in labor markets.

Qualifications

• One-on-one career guidance and coaching.
• Public outreach and recruitment participation.
• Use of workforce system resources to support participants.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, training and resources to help clients identify pathways and set goals.
• Conduct individualized job training and case management.
• Connect clients with local workforce partners and resources.

Skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Data entry

Confidentiality

Tools

Illinois Workforce Development System

Job description

• Location: 1307 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign, IL, 61821, United States
• Base Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Manage Others: No

Description

Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is currently seeking a Career Coach to join our team! Champaign County RPC is a people-focused agency made up of over 100 programs designed to generate possibilities for all within our community. A great deal of planning goes into creating opportunities where people can succeed on their own, and RPC is doing that work.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who desires to make a difference in our community!

A Career Coach provides guidance, training and resources that help people identify pathways, set goals, and leverage agency so they can successfully compete in labor markets. Career coaches provide basic career services to walk-in customers and individualized job training case management to program participants, connect customers and participants to partners in the local workforce system and to other community resources, are available for participation in outreach and recruitment activities, and use the Illinois Workforce Development System to assist in administering a public workforce development program.

Requirements

• An interest in serving and growing as a career coach who provides career and job training services through one-on-one guidance, training, and public speaking.
• Passion for public service and grant administration.
• The ability to take ownership of job duties and responsibilities and work as part of a team that is striving for excellence.
• Ability to follow program procedures and demonstrate professionalism to customers, participants, and stakeholders.
• Ability to handle program and client information in a confidential manner and report concerns as mandated.
• Ability to exercise judgement in interpreting data, applying legislation and policies, and making recommendations and decisions when limited guidance is available.
• Knowledge and respect for diverse cultures/lifestyles, an understanding of poverty, and a willingness to help others overcome barriers to employment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions with minimum supervision.
• Ability to set work priorities and organize effectively to meet deadlines.
• Computer skills needed to complete case documentation, data entry and timesheets.

Summary

Schedule: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., M-F

Worksite: 1307 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign, Illinois 61821

Status: Full-Time/37.5 hours per week

Starting Wage: $20.00 - $22.00

Applicants may apply at: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6069613.careers?CareersSearch&ein_id=102036736

Job descriptions may be viewed at: Job Description Page

Employee Benefits may be viewed at: https://ccrpc.org/about_rpc/human_resources/benefits/index.php

CCRPC is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.

Additional Information

• Job Post Date: Jul 7, 2026
• Job Post End Date: Until Filled