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ACCES Employment; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Access, Inc. is seeking a part-time Career Readiness Coordinator to support a caseload of students, guiding them toward post-secondary education and employment outcomes.

You will assist with career exploration, job coaching, and developing paid and unpaid work opportunities, while maintaining student records and monitoring progress. The role emphasizes resume preparation, interview readiness, and collaboration with community providers.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop employment and educational plans with students.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with barriers to employment.
• Ability to lead student workshops.
• Knowledge of community support systems.
• Ability to network with businesses/community partners.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support students on caseload with job readiness.
• Assist students in planning for post-secondary education or employment.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate paid and unpaid work experiences for students.
• Network with community providers to develop opportunities for students.
• Guide students through job coaching and internship activities.
• Set up career site visits for students.
• Collect paystubs from employed students.
• Refer families to community resources as needed.
• Ensure students are employment ready; resume prep and interview prep.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate student and parent groups, workshops, and activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Career planning

Community engagement

Workshop facilitation

Computer literacy

Education

BA/BS in education, human services or related field

Job description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It.

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.

Why Access?

Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.

You’ll be part of a team that is:

• Clear about expectations
• Supportive and accountable
• Focused on outcomes that matter to people.

And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.

Pay Rate: $26.75 per hour

Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00AM-3:00PM, 20 hours per week

The role is a Part Time position (20 hours a week) and the individual is responsible for supporting a caseload of students while guiding them toward successful post-secondary education and employment outcomes. This includes assisting students with career exploration and planning, facilitating job coaching and internship experiences, and developing both paid and unpaid work opportunities. The position requires maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records, as well as monitoring and evaluating student progress.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Support students on caseload with job readiness
• Assist students in planning for post-secondary education or employment
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate paid and non-paid work experiences for students
• Network with community providers to develop opportunities for students
• Guide students through job coaching and internship activities
• Set up career site visits for students
• Collect paystubs from employed students
• Be familiar with community resources and make referrals for families as needed
• Ensure students are employment ready; resume preparation, interview attire, set up interviews
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate student and parent groups, workshops, and activities practice and quality assurance

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Develop business partnerships
• Manage partnerships with collaborating agencies
• Set up interviews for students and receive feedback from interviewer
• Follow up with providers regarding students’ progress at their employment
• Collect, review, prepare, and submit data and program reports
• Prepare for and participate in required supervision
• Attend and participate in agency, school, and community meetings
• Maintain professional standards in education, culturally responsive practices, and quality assurance

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Driver’s license required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop employment and educational plans with students
• Ability in working effectively with individuals with barriers to employment
• Ability to lead student workshops
• Knowledge of community support systems
• Ability to work with businesses/networking
• Computer Literate

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS in education, human services or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.
• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Must be able to move in tight spaces
• Occasional lifting of > 25+ pounds

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans