Field Career Coach & Job Placement Advisor

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. in Pasadena, CA seeks a career development specialist to guide job seekers through Individual Employment Plans and connect them with suitable employers and training opportunities.

The role requires in-person collaboration, strong interpersonal and data-entry skills, and the ability to travel locally (>50%). A two-year degree is required, with BA preferred, and 2–3 years in social services or related fields.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of experience in social services or employment-focused roles.
• Knowledge of CalJobs and quality control processes preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide job seekers through Individual Employment Plans (IEP).
• Identify potential employers aligned with client needs.
• Maintain and update internal and external job boards.
• Coordinate on-site job fairs and hiring events.
• Provide career coaching and track client progress.
• Collaborate with partners to develop job leads and opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

BA/BS degree preferred

Spanish/English bilingual preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

CalJobs

Job description

Hawkeye Properties and Workforce Innovation, Inc. in Pasadena, CA seeks a career development specialist to guide job seekers through Individual Employment Plans and connect them with suitable employers and training opportunities.

The role requires in-person collaboration, strong interpersonal and data-entry skills, and the ability to travel locally (>50%). A two-year degree is required, with BA preferred, and 2–3 years in social services or related fields.