Career Coach WIOA

Southwest Key Programs; Harlingen (TX); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

Southwest Key Programs in Harlingen, TX, is seeking a Career Coach to serve adults and dislocated workers through the WIOA program. You will verify eligibility, conduct assessments, develop employment plans, and coordinate supportive services—driving progress toward employment and self-sufficiency.

You will maintain confidential case files, enter data accurately into TWIST/WIT, and liaise with staff to meet participant goals. Travel and remote work are possible as needed.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree preferred, plus one year in case management or customer service; may substitute with 60 credit hours and 3 years full-time qualifying experience.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Verify eligibility for WIOA services and inform participants.
• Conduct assessments to determine client needs and develop employment plans.
• Provide case management and coordinate supportive services (childcare, transportation).
• Maintain confidential client records and ensure timely TWIST/WIT data entry.
• Follow up with participants and providers to support employment goals.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Baccalaureate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harlingen, TX 78550. Position Type: Full Time Regular. Salary Range: $18.45 - $18.45 Hourly.

Job Summary

The Career Coach is responsible for servicing adults and dislocated workers through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) program and universal customers. Services include eligibility verification, case management, assessment, and progress monitoring. Coordinates supportive services and provide follow-up services to ensure that necessary supports are in place. The target goal for customers served is employment at or above the self-sufficiency wage with job retention tracked for at least one year after exiting the program.

Essential Functions

• Provide information to potential WIOA participants and verify eligibility for WIOA services.
• Conduct assessments to determine client needs.
• Develop and track employment plans and provide case management for each client.
• Coordinate supportive services such as childcare and transportation assistance to eligible customers.
• Conduct follow-up with supportive services providers and clients via phone, mail, home visits, etc.
• Maintain consistent contact with participants as appropriate to monitor a participant’s progress towards their goals.
• Prepare, submit, and monitor case file documentation throughout the duration of client participation in the program, ensuring that data is entered into TWIST/WIT system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work closely with other staff to ensure participants’ goals are met.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of customer records.
• May facilitate group orientations.

Other Functions

• Travel to attend meetings, training, outreach and other activities.
• Able and willing to work remotely when needed.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:

Baccalaureate degree (preferred), plus a minimum one year in case management or customer service or may be substituted with 60 credit hours with 3 years full time qualifying experience. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have own transportation to use in the performance of duties. Maintaining a professional appearance and attire is required.

Preferred Skills and experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software with ability to data enter and extract information from a computer system and a wide variety of written materials such as forms, resource lists, and case records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated customer service skills, and familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Certificates and Licenses Required

A valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license and reliable means of transportation

Physical Demands

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas.
• While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all components of workstation and other office equipment.
• Frequent typing, writing, bending, and twisting.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and local travel, including exposure to heat, cold, inclement weather conditions, and occasional environmental hazards.

Compliance Agreement

I have read the above and understand that it is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for performing this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. I understand that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. I also understand that my job description is subject to change and that this description does not preclude my supervisor's authority to add or change duties or responsibilities.