Career Coach: Pathways to Employment & Growth

Dsnworldwide; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Career Coach to manage participant caseloads and provide essential work readiness counseling. This role requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, along with strong communication and customer service skills. The Career Coach will work towards participants' self-sufficiency by assessing their needs, creating employment plans, and facilitating access to training and employment services. Frequent local travel is required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in workforce development or related programs preferred.
• Familiarity with the communities being served is essential.
• Frequent local travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of participants providing work readiness counseling.
• Assesses participant competencies and helps them find employment solutions.
• Conducts individual meetings for job search and education support.
• Creates an employment plan for short- and long-term goals.
• Ensures participant accountability and tracks retention goals.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated customer service skills

Knowledge of local needs and resources

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited university or college

12 months of related work experience

Job description

A community-focused organization in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Career Coach to manage participant caseloads and provide essential work readiness counseling. This role requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, along with strong communication and customer service skills. The Career Coach will work towards participants' self-sufficiency by assessing their needs, creating employment plans, and facilitating access to training and employment services. Frequent local travel is required.