Career Coach for Workforce Development (Temp)

Sermetro

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 27,152 - 28,474

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Detroit At Work Career Center is seeking a Career Coach PATH (Temporary) to assess customers' career readiness and provide coaching services. This full-time temporary role is based at 18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit, MI, with pay listed as $19.71–$20.67 per hour.

You will develop individual career plans, guide customers through placement strategies, and connect them with training and workshops. Strong communication, case management, and knowledge of local resources are essential for success in this

Qualifications

Experience in career planning, placement, employment, training, or a related field preferred.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Knowledge of education, training and community resources; of career coaching principles, objectives, standards, and methods; and of program policies and procedures.
Ability and desire to work with a diverse population of customers with varying needs.
Ability to communicate effectively; to assess customer needs; and to assist with case management activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
Must possess and provide a valid Michigan Driver's License. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and have access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Interviews customer to assess service needs; reviews applicant’s application and other documentation to assess possible barriers to be addressed.
Jointly with the customer, develops a Career Plan that identifies customer interests, goals, needs, and placement strategy.
Assesses customer’s career and job readiness and recommends strategies to enhance their marketability including referrals to training and/or workshops.
Assists with the administration of career and job readiness assessment instruments.
Identifies problem areas and service gaps and assures implementation of Career Plan; identifies and prepares reports to supervisor on barriers to services and plan of action.
Provides counseling, intervention and comprehensive supportive services to address barriers that may reduce the participant’s chances of completing the program; makes referrals as needed.
Ensures customers are connected with available job placement services. Works closely with Talent Sourcing Specialist to ensure successful outcomes for customers.
Maintain case reporting in MIS systems and customer’s files including all program activities, attendance records, progress reports and other information as required by SERCO and the program funding source.
Re-engages customers requiring additional employment and career coaching services as applicable. Documents efforts and outcomes.
Maintains knowledge of current labor market and occupational trends.
Makes recommendations to management on policy and procedures changes.
Attends meetings as required by SERCO, the training institution and/or other agencies to address participant concerns as needed.
Conducts home visits or meets with participants in public setting as necessary.
Contributes to the team effort by performing other duties as assigned.