Economic Mobility Career Development Coordinator

Xiente; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Xiente in Philadelphia is seeking a bilingual Economic Mobility Career Development Coordinator to empower individuals and families toward economic self-sufficiency through career coaching, job placement support, and education opportunities.

The role involves guiding participants through career exploration, facilitating workshops, building employer and partner relationships, and coordinating services like transportation and childcare to remove barriers to employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Counseling, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in workforce development, career services, employment counseling, job placement, case management, talent development, or related human service fields.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. Candidates must be able to effectively communicate, coach, and provide services in both languages.
• Knowledge of career development practices, workforce systems, employment resources, and job search strategies.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic data management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career coaching, employment counseling, and workforce development support.
• Assist participants with career exploration, goal setting, and development of individualized employment and career advancement plans.
• Conduct assessments to identify participant strengths, interests, skills, and employment barriers.
• Facilitate job readiness workshops covering resume writing, interview preparation, workplace professionalism, communication skills, and effective job search strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local employers to identify employment opportunities and workforce needs.
• Coordinate referrals to supportive services that address barriers to employment, including transportation, childcare, housing assistance, healthcare resources, financial literacy programs, and public benefits.
• Maintain accurate participant records, employment plans, case notes, assessments, and program documentation.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Workforce development

Communication skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic data management systems

Job description

Economic Mobility Career Development Coordinator (Bilingual English/Spanish Required)

Empower Individuals to Build Meaningful Careers and Achieve Economic Success

Xiente is seeking a passionate, bilingual, and results-driven Economic Mobility Career Development Coordinator to help individuals and families achieve economic self-sufficiency through career coaching, employment support, workforce development, and educational advancement opportunities.

In this role, you will serve as a career coach, workforce advocate, and trusted resource, guiding participants through career exploration, job placement, skill development, and long-term career growth. You will collaborate with employers, training providers, community partners, and internal teams to create pathways to sustainable employment and economic mobility.

Why Join Xiente?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families.
• Help participants secure employment, advance their careers, and achieve financial stability.
• Build partnerships with employers, workforce development organizations, and educational institutions.
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on strengthening communities.
• Engage in rewarding work that promotes long-term economic mobility and self-sufficiency.
• Grow professionally while helping others achieve their career goals.

Position Summary

The Economic Mobility Career Development Coordinator supports individuals and families in achieving long-term economic self-sufficiency through employment services, career coaching, workforce development programs, and educational opportunities. This position provides individualized guidance, job readiness training, employment placement assistance, and ongoing support to participants as they work toward achieving personal and professional goals.

The ideal candidate is a skilled relationship-builder, effective communicator, and passionate advocate who is committed to helping participants develop career pathways that lead to sustainable employment and long-term success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Career Coaching & Employment Services

• Provide individualized career coaching, employment counseling, and workforce development support.
• Assist participants with career exploration, goal setting, and development of individualized employment and career advancement plans.
• Conduct assessments to identify participant strengths, interests, skills, and employment barriers.
• Utilize coaching and motivational interviewing techniques to support participant success and engagement.
• Monitor participant progress and provide ongoing guidance to support job retention and career growth.

Job Readiness & Workforce Development

• Facilitate job readiness workshops covering resume writing, interview preparation, workplace professionalism, communication skills, and effective job search strategies.
• Support participants in identifying educational opportunities, vocational training programs, certifications, apprenticeships, and career advancement pathways.
• Assist participants with job applications, resume submissions, interview scheduling, and employment preparation activities.
• Prepare participants for successful entry and advancement within the workforce.

Employer & Community Partnerships

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local employers to identify employment opportunities and workforce needs.
• Engage employers to create career opportunities for participants and support successful job placements.
• Collaborate with educational institutions, workforce boards, training providers, community agencies, and other partners to expand participant opportunities.
• Participate in employer engagement activities, networking events, and partnership-building initiatives.

Participant Support & Resource Coordination

• Coordinate referrals to supportive services that address barriers to employment, including transportation, childcare, housing assistance, healthcare resources, financial literacy programs, and public benefits.
• Assist participants in accessing community resources that contribute to long-term employment success and economic stability.
• Advocate for participants and provide guidance as they navigate workforce and educational systems.

Documentation & Program Compliance

• Maintain accurate participant records, employment plans, case notes, assessments, and program documentation.
• Track and document participant outcomes including employment placements, job retention, educational attainment, and career advancement milestones.
• Assist with data collection, reporting requirements, and outcome measurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, program guidelines, funding requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Enter participant information accurately into case management and data tracking systems.

Community Outreach & Engagement

• Participate in outreach activities, job fairs, hiring events, recruitment efforts, workshops, and community engagement initiatives.
• Promote program services within the community and support participant recruitment efforts.
• Represent Xiente professionally with external partners, employers, and community stakeholders.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Counseling, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in workforce development, career services, employment counseling, job placement, case management, talent development, or related human service fields.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. Candidates must be able to effectively communicate, coach, and provide services in both languages.
• Knowledge of career development practices, workforce systems, employment resources, and job search strategies.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic data management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in workforce development, employment services, career coaching, adult education, economic mobility programs, or community-based organizations.
• Experience facilitating workshops, training programs, or group presentations.
• Knowledge of local labor market trends, employer engagement strategies, and workforce development initiatives.
• Experience building partnerships with employers, educational institutions, and community organizations.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Workforce Development
• Career Coaching
• Employment Services
• Talent Development
• Job Placement Services
• Adult Education
• Human Services
• Social Work
• Community Outreach
• Economic Mobility Programs
• Financial Empowerment Programs
• Youth and Adult Services
• Community-Based Nonprofit Organizations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong coaching, mentoring, and motivational interviewing skills.
• Ability to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to achieve employment and career goals.
• Excellent relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Strong public speaking and workshop facilitation abilities.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with employers, participants, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to promoting economic mobility, self-sufficiency, and participant success.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural responsiveness.

Working Conditions

This position requires a combination of office-based work, participant engagement, community outreach, employer visits, and workforce development activities. Local travel may be required to attend community events, employer meetings, job fairs, training programs, and participant-related activities.Occasional evening or weekend hours may be necessary to support workforce development initiatives, hiring events, community outreach, and program activities.Work Location: In Person

Join Our Mission

At Xiente, we believe economic mobility begins with access to opportunity. Through meaningful employment, education, workforce development, and supportive services, we help individuals and families build stronger futures and achieve long-term success. Xiente is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace where employees and participants can thrive.