Career Coach & Workforce Readiness Mentor

Diversified Services Network, Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Services Network Inc. is seeking a Career Coach for a long-term project serving Vanderburgh County from the Evansville, IN office. The role focuses on work readiness counseling, case management, and helping participants achieve employment and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities include managing caseloads, creating individualized employment plans, coordinating with training resources, and tracking progress toward job retention and advancement. Local travel is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 12 months of related work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Familiarity with the Evansville community and local resources.
• 1–3 years' experience in workforce development or related programs preferred.
• Frequent local travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of participants and provides work readiness counseling and mentoring.
• Assesses participant competencies, work history, educational attainment, skills and abilities; identifies challenges and guides solutions.
• Conducts regular one-on-one meetings for job search, education, job retention and readiness.
• Creates individualized employment plans and coordinates available services.
• Maintains information about local resources and employers.
• Tracks attendance and retention goals; communicates with agencies about employment status.
• Maintains participant files with complete history of services and progress.
• Provides case management focused on achieving self-sufficiency and employment goals.
• Facilitates access to training and job opportunities and supports progression.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Community knowledge

Workforce development

Education

Associate's degree or 12 months related experience

Job description

Diversified Services Network Inc. is seeking a Career Coach for a long-term project serving Vanderburgh County from the Evansville, IN office. The role focuses on work readiness counseling, case management, and helping participants achieve employment and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities include managing caseloads, creating individualized employment plans, coordinating with training resources, and tracking progress toward job retention and advancement. Local travel is required.