Career Navigator & Job-Readiness Coach

Equus; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions, a leading provider of workforce development services, seeks professionals to advise participants on employment strategies, training needs, and program enrollment. The role emphasizes counseling, documentation, and collaboration with schools and managers to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities include participant relationship management, workshop facilitation, and maintaining program records.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organization skills, computer skills, publishing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to relate well with individuals, motivate others, and present workshops to those facing barriers to employment
• Referral network with human service agencies to provide intervention services as needed
• Knowledge of job search strategies, resources and action plans
• Ability to follow instructions well
• Adaptable, flexible, and a fast learner
• Creative and able to meet deadlines
• Works well under pressure and in a team setting
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Strong computer skills with word processing and spreadsheets
• Familiarity with the communities served and local needs/resources
• Able to work first shift and overtime if required
• Travel when necessary

Responsibilities

• Build a professional one-on-one relationship with participants to aid employment and training goals.
• Counsel participants on job search strategies, career advisement, and training issues.
• Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes promptly.
• Maintain documentation for enrollment and program records according to standards.
• Assist in preparing project reports on participation and placement.
• Develop and maintain policies for Career Advisement and train team members accordingly.
• Coordinate a standard communication plan to inform staff of program issues.
• Provide operational support and cover as needed.
• Work in teams with staff and business customers and communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Skills

Strong communication

Organization skills

Computer skills

Publishing skills

Clear communication

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions, a leading provider of workforce development services, seeks professionals to advise participants on employment strategies, training needs, and program enrollment. The role emphasizes counseling, documentation, and collaboration with schools and managers to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities include participant relationship management, workshop facilitation, and maintaining program records.