Career Coach & Empowerment Advocate

Northern-Virginia-Family-Services; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) is seeking a Career Navigator to join the NVFS Workforce Development team. You will provide personalized career coaching, employment guidance, and connect TANF-eligible individuals to education, training, and community resources.

As a trusted coach and advocate, you will help clients set goals, overcome barriers, and navigate job searches, resumes, interviews, and professional networks.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years of experience in coaching, adult education, workforce development or related relationship-building roles.
• Experience serving high-barrier/low income/vulnerable populations or non-English speakers; volunteering or personal experience counts.
• Oral and written fluency in English; bilingual language skills in client languages are a plus.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Digital and technical proficiency including MS Office; familiarity with CRM/Case Management systems.
• Certification in workforce development or resume writing is a plus.
• Familiarity with government-funded programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career coaching and employment guidance to help clients set and achieve goals.
• Assess clients' education, work history, skills, interests, barriers to employment.
• Develop personalized employment plans with realistic milestones and growth paths.
• Guide clients through career exploration, training, and labor market opportunities.
• Support all stages of the job search: resumes, applications, interview prep, networking, online tools.
• Coach clients on workplace professionalism, confidence, and self-advocacy.

Skills

English fluency

Bilingual (Spanish/Amharic/Arabic)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM/Apricot

Job description

Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) is seeking a Career Navigator to join the NVFS Workforce Development team. You will provide personalized career coaching, employment guidance, and connect TANF-eligible individuals to education, training, and community resources.

As a trusted coach and advocate, you will help clients set goals, overcome barriers, and navigate job searches, resumes, interviews, and professional networks.