Career Coach (SCSEP) - Senior Employment & Training

NATIONAL ABLE NETWORK INC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical & Dental benefits

Company-sponsored Vision benefits

Short-Term Disability / Basic Life and

AD&D insurance

Paid Time Off (up to 25 days based on

40-hour work week)

Generous Holiday Pay

401(k) w/Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Loyalty Benefit: Additional

10 days of PTO after every 5 years of

FT service

Job summary

National Able Network in Des Moines, IA is seeking a full-time Career Coach to support the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). The role involves assessing barriers to employment, delivering training, providing job search assistance, and coordinating with local employers.

You will collaborate with offices and training sites to ensure successful participant outcomes. You will work with a team to help older adults overcome obstacles and achieve employment goals, maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, psychology or related field from an accredited university preferred OR 6 years of relevant coaching or case management experience in the field
• 2 years of experience in social services, counseling, job development or related field with an employment focus, ideally in an employment/training setting and/or working with seniors
• Must have a valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to counties within National Able's SCSEP service area

Responsibilities

• Conduct the recruitment, orientation, intake, assessment and individual employment plan development of participants
• Monitor program participants’ progress in skills development and job search activities on a monthly basis
• Must maintain accurate, current and complete documentation of case notes on all interactions with assigned program participants
• Determine supportive service needs and advise program participants on all services for which they are eligible
• Research and identify potential employers regarding job opportunities aligned with client caseload needs
• Serve as a liaison to program participants and agency training sites to answer questions; resolve problems/concerns and ensure a productive training/employment experience for all parties involved
• Engage in community outreach efforts to raise awareness of the needs of older workers, recruit new program clients and host agency training sites

Skills

Communication skills

Rapport development

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field

6 years coaching or case management experience

Job description

National Able Network in Des Moines, IA is seeking a full-time Career Coach to support the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). The role involves assessing barriers to employment, delivering training, providing job search assistance, and coordinating with local employers.

You will collaborate with offices and training sites to ensure successful participant outcomes. You will work with a team to help older adults overcome obstacles and achieve employment goals, maintaining