Career Coach

Philadelphia Youth Network Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); In loco; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Philadelphia Youth Network Inc. is seeking a Career Coach to guide Philadelphia 18–24 year olds toward career goals, combining coaching, outreach, and program facilitation.

You will support resume development, interview prep, and job search strategies while coordinating workshops and tracking progress. Responsibilities include fostering employer partnerships, delivering community engagement, and ensuring program compliance.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Counseling, Education, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience working with Philadelphia youth or similar populations.
• 3 years of experience in job coaching, career counseling, or workforce development.
• Strong outreach, marketing, and community engagement skills.
• Knowledge of the Philadelphia job market and local resources.

Mansioni

• Outreach: support recruitment activities and engage young adults; collaborate with schools, employers, and organizations.
• Marketing: work with directors on campaigns to promote programs and services.
• Individualized Coaching: provide one-on-one coaching, help set career goals, and develop action plans.
• Coordinate Professional Development Workshops on mindset, branding, and career readiness.
• Case Management: track progress, maintain case notes, and provide ongoing support for career plans.
• Employer Engagement: build relationships with employers to create pipeline opportunities for entry-level roles.
• Program Evaluation: monitor outreach and coaching effectiveness; collect/analyze data to improve delivery.
• Resource Coordination: connect participants with education, training, and other services.
• Compliance: ensure activities comply with funder guidelines and generate required reports.

Conoscenze

Outreach

Marketing

Coaching

Resume writing

Interview prep

Workshop facilitation

Case management

Data tracking

Communication

Teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Counseling, Education, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Position SummaryThe Career Coach will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting Philadelphia young adults ages 18–24 as they work toward their career goals. This role combines career readiness facilitation, outreach, marketing, and personalized coaching to help participants build essential workforce skills, explore career options, and navigate opportunities in employment, postsecondary education, training, and other career-connected experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesOutreach: Support hiring events, recruitment activities, and community-based workforce initiatives that promote organizational programming. Engage young adults by providing information on available programs and resources, while collaborating with community organizations, schools, employers, and other stakeholders to increase awareness, recruitment, and participant engagement.Marketing: Collaborate with Director of Youth Adult Career Pathways and Director of Communications and Partnerships on marketing campaigns to promote programs and services.Individualized Coaching: Provide one-on-one coaching to young adults, helping them identify career interests, set goals, and develop action plans. Assist with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.Professional Development Workshops: Coordinate with Director and facilitate workshops on various topics such as mindset shift, career readiness, building your professional brand, conflict resolution and career exploration.Case Management: Track participants' progress, supportive service delivery, maintain detailed case notes, and provide ongoing support to ensure participants stay on track with their career plans.Employer Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with employers to create pipeline opportunities for low barrier to entry employment for participants. Collaborate with businesses to understand their workforce needs and match participants with suitable positions.Program Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and coaching efforts. Collect and analyze data to improve program delivery and outcomes.Resource Coordination: Collaborate with Case Manager to connect participants with additional services such as education, training, and support programs to address barriers to employment.Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with applicable funder guidelines and regulations. Keep regular case notes, document services rendered, incentives achieved and generate reports for funder compliance.Education Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Counseling, Education, or a related field preferred.Experience and Skills:Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with Philadelphia youth and young adults or similar populations.3 years of experience in job coaching, career counseling, or workforce development.Strong understanding of outreach, marketing, and community engagement techniques.Knowledge of the Philadelphia job market and community resources.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate young individuals.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.A compassionate and patient approach, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment for participants.Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize tasks effectively.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.Passion for empowering youth and young adults and helping them succeed.Work Environment and Physical RequirementsCapability to sit or stand for extended periods during meetings, workshops, and one-on-one sessions with participants.Occasional lifting and carrying of materials such as brochures, promotional items, and training supplies, typically weighing up to 25 pounds.Work is performed mostly in classroom space in office settings.Ability to respond quickly in youth supervision situations.Regular use of a keyboard.Ability to talk and hear, both in person and through telecommunication or other means of communication