Career Services Coordinator

Equus Workforce Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/Vision/Dental

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer 401k Contributions

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Grant Associates is seeking a Career Services Coordinator to provide individualized workforce development services for adults, including assessments, coaching, and job placement support. You will manage a caseload, track outcomes, and collaborate with internal teams and community partners.

The role involves delivering job readiness workshops, reviewing resumes, coordinating assessments, and ensuring compliance with program benchmarks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree not required but preferred in related fields.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; data entry and reporting experience.
• Strong coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to motivate clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intakes and comprehensive assessments to identify needs.
• Develop and manage individualized career plans through coaching and mentorship.
• Review resumes, assess readiness, and facilitate workshops.
• Refer clients to training, services, and events; collaborate with partners.
• Manage an active caseload and meet monthly performance KPIs and placement targets.
• Enter data into case management systems and generate reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Coaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework preferred

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Who We Are

Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities!

Company Description

Who We Are

Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities!

Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, and Green teams.

Job Description

The Career Services Coordinator at the Pathways for Access to Careers and Employment (PACE) program provides individualized workforce development services to adult job seekers, supporting career exploration, job readiness, and employment placement. The role delivers assessments, career coaching, and referrals while collaborating with internal teams and community partners to connect clients to opportunities. This is a performance‑based position responsible for managing an active caseload, maintaining accurate documentation, and meeting monthly program and placement benchmarks.

• Conduct client intakes and comprehensive assessments to identify employment, education, training, and supportive service needs.
• Develop and manage individualized career and action plans through one‑on‑one coaching, mentorship, and ongoing progress monitoring.
• Review resumes, assess job readiness and eligibility, and facilitate job readiness, career development, and youth-focused workshops.
• Refer clients to vocational training, supportive services, and recruitment events; collaborate with Account Managers and Community Partners to support job placement.
• Manage an active caseload, coordinate schedules for assessments, trainings, and advisement, and meet or exceed monthly performance KPIs and placement targets in a results-driven environment.
• Maintain accurate case notes, enter data into case management systems, and generate reports to track participation, outcomes, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate closely with the Training team to align Career Services programming with curriculum, skill development milestones, and training outcomes.
• Reinforce the connection between financial stability and employment success by encouraging participant engagement with the Financial Empowerment Team.
• Align pre‑employment coaching with post‑employment supports related to workplace expectations, career advancement, and long‑term success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework or degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in workforce development, social services, case management, human resources, education, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals facing employment or socioeconomic barriers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and ability to accurately enter data, track outcomes, and generate reports.
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish, Creole/French, Russian, or similar) strongly preferred.
• Strong coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate clients toward employment and education goals.
• Ability to manage an active caseload, maintain accurate documentation, and enter data into case management or database systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑based environment and collaborate with internal staff and external partners.

Additional Information

We provide:

• Competitive wages for high performance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Guided Professional Development PlansSummer Fridays
• Weekly Wellness Sessions
• Medical/Vision/ Dental
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer 401k Contributions
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company Picnics Volunteer Experiences
• Access to Free Financial Counseling
• Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Innovation and Green teams.

About Us

Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals.

Grant Associates is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.

Grant Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, reprisal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.