Career Coach - Workforce Readiness & Mentorship

RADcube; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

RADcube in Kokomo, IN is seeking a Career Coach to support program participants with work readiness counseling and employment planning. You will manage a caseload, assess competencies, and guide participants toward self-sufficiency through individualized plans.

Travel is frequent within the local area, and you will maintain records, coordinate with local resources, and provide ongoing mentoring to help participants secure and retain employment.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Familiarity with local communities and resources.
• 1-3 years of workforce development or related experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree or 12 months related work experience

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants and provide work readiness counseling and mentoring.
• Assess participant competencies, work history, education, skills, and barriers to employment.
• Conduct ongoing individual meetings related to job search, job retention, and job readiness.
• Develop individualized employment plans for short- and long-term goals.
• Maintain information on area resources and employers.
• Track participant accountability, attendance, and employment retention.
• Notify government agencies when a participant loses or reduces work hours.
• Maintain periodic contact to assess job retention and advancement issues.
• Provide training and employment advancement information.
• Monitor participant progress toward self-sufficiency.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper case files.
• Provide case management focused on self-sufficiency.
• Facilitate access to education, training, and employment services

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Customer service

Local resources familiarity

Workforce development experience

Education

Associate’s degree or 12 months related work

Job description

RADcube in Kokomo, IN is seeking a Career Coach to support program participants with work readiness counseling and employment planning. You will manage a caseload, assess competencies, and guide participants toward self-sufficiency through individualized plans.

Travel is frequent within the local area, and you will maintain records, coordinate with local resources, and provide ongoing mentoring to help participants secure and retain employment.