Career Pathways Coach for Youth & Education Equity

Justworks, Inc.; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Justice Learning Institute in Inglewood, CA is seeking a Career Development Counselor to guide scholars through career planning, exploration, and action planning. You will deliver individualized counseling, group coaching, and experiential-learning support to prepare for internships, jobs, and further studies.

You will collaborate across teams to coordinate career-readiness activities, track progress, and translate outcomes into meaningful opportunities for youth of color.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling or related field required.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience in career services or counseling.
• Experience providing individualized advising and group coaching.
• Strong knowledge of resume, interview prep, and career-readiness concepts.
• Ability to work across diverse populations and education-to-career pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career counseling and group-based coaching using SJLI's career-readiness framework.
• Help scholars research occupations, education requirements, and labor-market conditions.
• Develop and update Career Action Plans within the scholar's success plan.
• Prepare scholars for internships, employment, and graduate education opportunities.
• Coordinate with Workforce and Postsecondary Success teams to support transitions.
• Document progress and outcomes in designated systems.

Skills

Career counseling

Group facilitation

Coaching

Assessments

Career planning

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Career assessment tools

Job description

Social Justice Learning Institute in Inglewood, CA is seeking a Career Development Counselor to guide scholars through career planning, exploration, and action planning. You will deliver individualized counseling, group coaching, and experiential-learning support to prepare for internships, jobs, and further studies.

You will collaborate across teams to coordinate career-readiness activities, track progress, and translate outcomes into meaningful opportunities for youth of color.