Goal Based Coach

JVS Boston; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JVS Boston is seeking a dedicated Career Coach to assist clients in achieving their education and employment goals through personalized plans and coaching. In this hybrid role, you will support diverse clients facing barriers to employment, conduct individual meetings, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance career opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, proficiency with job search resources, and a commitment to JVS’s mission, emphasizing diversity and effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in mentoring, education, advising, career coaching or recruiting.
• Knowledge of web‑based job search resources and techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using a computer for job applications and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1:1 meetings with clients to assess needs.
• Create individualized plans for clients' education and employment goals.
• Connect with clients regularly to support their plans.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Time management capabilities

Ability to teach job search skills

Attention to detail

Record-keeping skills

Commitment to JVS and CPP program

Bilingual or second language proficiency

Education

Associates degree in Counseling, Human Resources, Psychology, Social Work, or Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Career Path Programs Manager, the Career Coach creates individualized goal plans that place clients on a path to self‑sufficiency and advancement toward education, job training, employment and/or financial goals. Through 1:1 career coaching and small group workshops, the coach supports clients from diverse backgrounds, many of whom face one or more significant barriers to employment, in their efforts to connect with education, job training, and employment with an end goal of financial independence.

Successful candidates must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds facing multiple barriers, strong time management capabilities, a proven ability to teach job search and application skills, an attention to detail, and outstanding record‑keeping skills, as well as a strong commitment to the JVS and CPP program mission and goals.

This position is currently a hybrid role with 2 days each week requiring in‑person services and team collaboration at our main office in downtown Boston as well as possible co‑location at partner site(s). The other days each week can be worked remotely.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Accountability and Results Focused:

• Conduct 1:1 meetings with clients assessing needs through interview, observation, and examination of information.
• Create individualized plans to ensure that each client has a clear path to achieving their education and employment goals while also complying with funder requirements, as necessary.
• Assist clients in goal setting and identifying services leading to education, job training, skills upgrades, and employment.
• Connect with clients regularly to support successful implementation of their plan and provide regular reporting based on funder requirements.
• Understand and apply knowledge of internet resources for employment and training opportunities.
• Establish, track and meet program dashboard indicators using database software.

Build relationships, collaboration and teamwork:

• Support and promote the mission and philosophy of JVS both internally and outside the organization.
• Function as part of the JVS team to provide high quality employment services.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders, including funder, community‑based partners and employers, and work collaboratively in a structured and on‑going manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of key principles and best practices of adult training, group facilitation and 1:1 career coaching.
• Interact in a team environment to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with key stakeholders (participants, colleagues, coworkers, employers, partner organizations, funders, etc).
• Take proactive actions to serve and refer clients to other JVS programs and opportunities.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and team‑based projects.
• Collaborate with team members when needed.

Administrative/Communication:

• Contact potential/current clients to schedule/confirm appointments using appropriate systems and software.
• As a public‑facing team member, demonstrate a courteous demeanor with strong customer service skills.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with compassion and tact.
• Exercise discretion in handling confidential information and follow all appropriate safeguards to protect client information.
• Participate in meetings, in‑service training, team‑based projects, and committees.
• Communicate regularly with Supervisor to ensure smooth delivery of services.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1–3 years of experience in the mentoring/education/advising/career coaching/recruiting field with excellent knowledge of career coaching tools and strategies.
• Knowledge of web‑based job search resources and techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using a computer in the job search including ability to complete online job applications and maintain accurate records of services provided in databases.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills required.
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural environment required.
• Bilingual or second language proficiency, strongly preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Associates in related area (Counseling, Human Resources, Psychology, Social Work, or Education) or 3 years of related experience.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Accountability and Results focused
• Communication Skills
• Adapting to Change Initiative
• Building Relationships, Collaboration and Teamwork
• Planning/Organizing
• Cultural Competency and Respect Promotes Agency

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Facilitation/Training/Coaching
• Applied Technology
• Tracking program progress and reporting
• Collaboration across departments and agencies

MENTAL DEMANDS

Reading Language Sitting Attendance Detailed work Math Speaking Listening Confidentiality Multiple concurrent tasks Problem Solving Verbal and Written communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reading Language Sitting Attendance Detailed work Math Speaking Listening Confidentiality Multiple concurrent tasks Problem Solving Verbal and Written communication

WORKING CONDITIONS

• JVS is currently offering services in a hybrid model. Staff need to be comfortable delivering services virtually as well as being able to report to JVS offices one or more days each week.
• Frequent meetings with clients and community partners conducted virtually or in person.
• Coach will co‑locate to a partner site as part of the 2 day in‑office requirement.
• Will attend occasional off‑site meetings with partner organizations in and around the greater Boston area.

JVS CULTURE

JVS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, JVS will better serve local communities and continue to provide quality services.

$50,000 - $52,000 a year