Career Success Coach

Hawkeye Properties and Workforce Innovation, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkeye Properties and Workforce Innovation, Inc. is seeking a Career Success Coach to guide participants through individualized Employment Plans and to connect them with local employers and work opportunities inside the Ontario, CA area.

The role is on-site with significant local travel and a schedule that includes daytime hours. Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent, with 2–3 years in social services or related fields.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school required.
• BA/BS degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in social services, coaching, job development or related fields with an employment focus.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of CalJobs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide job seekers through the preparation of Individual Employment Plans (IEP) based on career and educational goals.
• Research and identify potential employers regarding job opportunities or work experience opportunities aligned with client caseload needs.
• Utilize both internal and external job boards and interface with administrative personnel to ensure the internal job board is updated.
• Participate in on-site job fairs and mass interviewing/hiring activities and collaborate with Job Search work teams and job clubs.
• This position requires local travel extensively (> 50% of the time) a valid CA driver’s license and state-required auto insurance.

Skills

Service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Customer relations

confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Travel ability

Education

Associate degree

BA/BS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Career Success Coach

Starting Pay Range $24.00 - $24.50 - Hourly Depending on experience

Job Description

Hawkeye Properties and Workforce Innovation, Inc. (Hawkeye) is a non‑profit organization committed to helping historically overlooked, underserved, and under‑resourced populations. Since 2010, we have supported non‑profit organizations and other tax‑exempt charitable organizations through activities, such as providing loans at below‑market rates, acquiring and managing real estate property at below‑market rates, and other activities that are in support of the charitable purposes of the corporation. The Career Success Coach oversees and supports participants and their providing employment services that are individualized to ensure participants receive the necessary support to reach their employment or educational goals. This role will be on site and have some travel in the area.

Work Location: 3130 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite A Ontario, CA 91764 Work Schedule: Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1‑hour meal period) Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (30‑minute meal period) Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1‑hour meal period) Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (30‑minute meal period) Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (30‑minute meal period)

What you will do

• One of the key components pf this role will be guiding job seekers through the preparation of Individual Employment Plans (IEP) based on their career and educational goals.
• You will research and identify potential employers regarding job opportunities or work experience opportunities aligned with client caseload needs.
• Utilize both internal and external job boards and interface with administrative personnel to ensure the internal job board is updated.
• You will enjoy on-site job fairs and mass interviewing and/or hiring activities; and participate with Job Search work teams and job clubs.
• This position requires local travel extensively (> 50% of the time) a valid CA driver's license and state‑required auto insurance required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Your strong service‑orientation and interpersonal skills will allow you to develop rapport and work successfully with a diverse population of clients, co‑workers, potential employers, and other external agencies.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem‑solving skills, while maintaining diplomacy, courtesy and professionalism.
• Excellent customer relations skills, ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office including word and excel.
• Ability to travel and to work flexible hours.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school required.
• BA/BS degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in social services, coaching, job development or related fields with an employment focus.
• Non‑profit experience preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of CalJobs preferred.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. Hawkeye Properties and Workforce Innovation, Inc. (Hawkeye) is a non‑profit organization committed to helping historically overlooked, underserved, and under‑resourced populations. Since 2010, we have supported non‑profit organizations and other tax‑exempt charitable organizations through activities, such as providing loans at below‑market rates, acquiring and managing real estate property at below‑market rates, and other activities that are in support of the charitable purposes of the corporation. In an effort to be responsive to the needs of the community we serve, in 2020 we expanded our wings of service—to include workforce solutions with the development of Hawkeye’s Workforce and Career Development Department. Our primary focus is to address the skills gap by purposefully matching local employers with a prepared, trained, and skilled local workforce. Hawkeye serves as a liaison between opportunity youth with multiple barriers and businesses/employers. Hawkeye’s network provides education, training, work experience and job placement services. Hawkeye’s workforce programs empower youth participants to be engaged, contributing members of the workforce and community.