Employment & Human Services Associate (2631)

Bakerripley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley is seeking an Employment and Human Services Associate in Houston to help families achieve stability through TANF Choices. You will assess participant needs, set employment goals, and craft individualized Family Employment Plans.

You’ll coach on job search, resume building, and job readiness, coordinating transportation and child care as needed. Collaborating with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and local partners, you’ll support clients to stay engaged, compliant, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR six months of experience substituted for 15 hours of college credit up to two years OR four years of experience working at Workforce Solutions and a supervisor recommendation.
• Experience with career management strategies and job search processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on career coaching—including job search support, resume development, and job readiness guidance.
• Coordinate supportive services like transportation and child care to address barriers.
• Partner with TX HHSC, workforce teams, and community organizations to keep participants engaged and on track.

Skills

Career management strategies

Job search processes

Resume development

Job readiness coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 620 Northline Mall - Houston, TX, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: High School/ GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: No Local Travel (0%), Job Category: Community & Social Resources, Join our Workforce Solutions team as an Employment and Human Services Associate and make a lasting difference by helping families achieve stability and self-sufficiency through the TANF Choices program. In this impactful role, you’ll work directly with participants to assess your needs, identify employment goals, and create customized Family Employment Plans that pave the way toward meaningful careers. You’ll provide hands-on career coaching—including job search support, resume development, and job readiness guidance—while addressing barriers through coordinated supportive services like transportation and child care. Partnering closely with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, workforce teams, and community organizations, you’ll ensure participants remain engaged, compliant, and on track to success. If you’re passionate about empowering others, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are driven to help families build brighter futures, this is your opportunity to create real, measurable impact.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor’s degree OR at least six months of experience and transferrable skills may be substituted for each 15 hours of college credit up to two years OR four years of experience working at Workforce Solutions and a recommendation from current or most recent supervisor.

Experience

Experience Experience with career management strategies and job search processes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BakerRipley is an equal opportunity employer/program. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any status protected by federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities.