Career Coach & Pathway Planner

SMPDD; Hattiesburg (MS); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SMPDD in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Career Coach to implement the Career STEP program, provide career counseling, job readiness training and mentoring to participants age 16–59 at the SMPDD office in Hattiesburg.

You will develop Individual Career Plans, conduct assessments, track progress, and coordinate with training vendors and partners to ensure TANF eligibility and successful outcomes across the 24-county TDWDA. Travel as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Business, Education, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Case management experience strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Provide career counseling, job readiness training, mentoring and all pre-employment skills.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities for program participants and to market SMPDD.
• Determine program eligibility as defined by TANF requirements.
• Complete participant enrollment, including collection, verification and maintenance of eligibility documentation.
• Administer objective assessments and develop Individual Career Plans (ICP).
• Provide ongoing case management, career coaching and support services; maintain detailed case notes.
• Coordinate supportive services and referrals to partnering agencies; track and report monthly.
• Prepare reimbursement requests and ensure proper documentation; liaise with training vendors and employers.
• Meet with participants regularly to review progress and adjust plans; travel across TDWDA as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of TANF program participants; attend required meetings and perform other duties.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written

Diversity sensitivity

Critical thinking

Career planning

Organizational skills

Multitasking

PC proficiency

Problem solving

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's degree in counseling / related field

Descripción del empleo

SMPDD in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Career Coach to implement the Career STEP program, provide career counseling, job readiness training and mentoring to participants age 16–59 at the SMPDD office in Hattiesburg.

You will develop Individual Career Plans, conduct assessments, track progress, and coordinate with training vendors and partners to ensure TANF eligibility and successful outcomes across the 24-county TDWDA. Travel as needed.