Impact-Driven Youth Career Coach

SERJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SER-Jobs in Houston is seeking a Full-time Career Coach for the YouthBuild program to provide individualized case management and coaching to youth ages 16–24. You will help participants address barriers, set goals, coordinate services, monitor progress, and document outcomes to meet DOL/grant requirements.

Youth development, leadership activities, and transitions into education, training, or employment will be supported through collaborative partnerships and ongoing coaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Social Work, or related field is required or
• Two years of experience in workforce development or social services; related work may substitute education
• Experience working with youth facing barriers to education and employment
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and strengths-based practices
• Strong communication, organization, computer, and case management skills
• Knowledge of community resources and workforce development services
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized case management, career coaching, and ongoing support to YouthBuild participants, addressing educational, employment, personal, social, and behavioral barriers
• Develop, maintain, and update ISS, assessments, goals, action plans, and participant progress
• Connect participants to housing, childcare, transportation, healthcare, mental health, legal assistance, and other community resources
• Build relationships with community organizations, employers, apprenticeship programs, and education partners to support referrals and opportunities
• Assist participants with career exploration, resumes, interview preparation, mock interviews, job search, and employment placement
• Monitor attendance, training progress, credentials, milestones, and employment outcomes to stay on track
• Maintain documentation in Salesforce CRM and required systems, including case notes, assessments, attendance, services, progress, and outcomes
• Ensure program documentation supports DOL YouthBuild requirements, grant compliance, reporting, audits, and monitoring visits
• Travel to partner sites, training locations, employers, and community locations as needed
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, program planning, and YouthBuild training opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program success

Skills

Youth outreach

Trauma-informed practices

Communication skills

Organization

Computer skills

Case management

Community resources knowledge

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Related field

Job description

SER-Jobs in Houston is seeking a Full-time Career Coach for the YouthBuild program to provide individualized case management and coaching to youth ages 16–24. You will help participants address barriers, set goals, coordinate services, monitor progress, and document outcomes to meet DOL/grant requirements.

Youth development, leadership activities, and transitions into education, training, or employment will be supported through collaborative partnerships and ongoing coaching.