Career Coach

Engineering Design Systems, Inc; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognized as a top workplace

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Engineering Design Systems, Inc is seeking a full-time Career Coach in Livonia, Michigan. This hybrid role is focused on providing support to program participants in securing and retaining employment. Ideal candidates should have a college degree and strong communication skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Join a recognized, family-owned company that promotes creativity and a team-oriented environment, where your contributions can make a significant difference in individuals' lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts.
• Demonstrated telephone, computer and written communication skills.
• Workforce Development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent and comprehensive case management, coaching and follow-up.
• Assist participants in eliminating challenges to employment.
• Monitor participant activities to meet state Work Participation Rate requirements.

Skills

Written communication skills

Telephone communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Customer service experience

Education

College Degree or equivalent experience

Career Development Facilitator certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Career CoachApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: MI Livonia (South) PATHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-100479**Job Description:****Salary: $50,000/year****Our efforts in Michigan have been consistently recognized!****Recent Awards:****Michigan Top Workplaces - 2015-2025****Crain's Detroit Business Private 200 - 2025 (and Crain's Cool Places to Work!)****Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation - 2012-2025 (and Metro Detroit!)**Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then this position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.**Scope of Position** • To provide support and assistance to program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement. • Due to the dynamics of working with individuals, this position necessitates an individual who is comfortable working in an environment that is constantly evolving. • This position requires an organized individual who can efficiently handle several responsibilities simultaneously. **Essential Functions** • Provide consistent and comprehensive case management, coaching and follow-up • Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities • Use a coaching approach to create collaborative, transparent relationships with participants and work with them to advance their own defined goals • Assist participants in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment • Monitor participant’s activities to meet the state’s Work Participation Rate (WPR) requirements • Create activity plans that adhere to program policies and satisfy participation requirements • Adhere to program policies and procedures • Conduct regular contacts/meetings with participants and document all participant contacts and activities in case notes • Ensure that participants follow through with planned activities, create solutions to participant attendance problems, and conduct participant noncompliance processes • Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed • Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed (participation, placement, etc.) • Ensure that participant documentation is complete, accurate, and valid • Communicate and share information with partner agencies • Develop articles that celebrate participant success stories **Education and Experience Requirements** • Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts • Demonstrated telephone, computer and written communication skills • Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require • College Degree or equivalent experience required • Workforce Development experience preferred • Customer Service experience preferred • A working knowledge of MS Office • Staff providing career coaching must obtain the Career Development Facilitator (CDF) certificate within one year of hireBring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!