Career Coach: Workforce Development & Employment Support

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,200 - 63,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAMBA in New York City is seeking a Program Advisor to coach clients, coordinate services, and guide them toward education and employment goals. You will conduct intake, develop employment plans, and collaborate with CAMBA colleagues to remove barriers to success.

Compensation is $58,000 annually; full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 403(b) plan with employer match, and paid time off and holidays.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and one year of relevant experience.
• Excellent written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel; literacy in other Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ability adapt in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Networking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Be clients' primary coach, motivator and coordinator of program services.
• Help clients assume responsibility for changes using dialogue, inquiry and goal setting.
• Assist clients in removing barriers to education/employment by referrals to CAMBA or external services.
• Maintain professional relationships and client confidentiality.
• Comply with federal, state, city and CAMBA security and privacy policies for health information.
• Identify and achieve realistic goals, exploring processing styles and habits.
• Partner with clients to improve executive function, time management, motivation, stress management and decision-making.
• Recommend strategies to encourage client participation in education/employment placement.
• Conduct initial intake and assess client and family needs including work history and supports.
• Communicate program purpose and expectations to clients.
• Coach clients to improve income, credit, assets, savings and debt reduction; maintain client files.
• Collect documentation for retentions, education upgrades and financial counseling.
• Prepare Individual Employment Plans with employment goals and services.
• Communicate with CAMBA colleagues regarding barriers to client success (childcare, health, housing, etc.).
• Understand contract requirements and service definitions.
• Plan and facilitate orientations and assessments.
• Analyze results of education/career assessments and review with clients.
• Advise on realistic career goals and required education/training.
• Administer evaluation tests and assessment instruments.
• Monitor progress during the employment retention period and document progress.
• Serve as client liaison with CAMBA and outside organizations on education, healthcare, housing, immigration, legal issues, etc.
• Provide data for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Facilitate group workshops and peer support sessions.
• Monitor classroom behavior and address patterns such as lateness.
• Participate in marketing/outreach/assessment activities and represent CAMBA at community meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

CAMBA in New York City is seeking a Program Advisor to coach clients, coordinate services, and guide them toward education and employment goals. You will conduct intake, develop employment plans, and collaborate with CAMBA colleagues to remove barriers to success.

Compensation is $58,000 annually; full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 403(b) plan with employer match, and paid time off and holidays.