School-Based Youth Career Coach

Edsi-9; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

EDSI is seeking an In-School Youth Career Advisor to provide outreach, enrollment, case management, career coaching, and transition support to students in the Gulf Coast region.

You will build relationships with schools and partners, conduct outreach, manage a caseload, conduct career assessments, and help participants explore education and employment options, with regional travel of 50–75%. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; Spanish/English bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with youth, students, jobseekers, or people receiving education, career, or workforce services preferred.
• Experience in case management, career coaching, student services, workforce development, education, or a related field highly desirable.
• Ability to build professional relationships with youth, families, school staff, community partners, and employers.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with high schools, colleges, school staff, community partners, students, and families in the assigned region.
• Conduct school and community outreach, including recruitment and tabling, to identify eligible youth.
• Follow up with interested students and help them complete screening, eligibility, intake, and enrollment requirements.
• Manage an assigned caseload, maintain regular contact, and support participant retention and progress.
• Conduct career assessments, develop individualized career and service plans, and coach participants on education goals, career pathways, and next steps.
• Identify barriers and arrange supportive services, accommodations, referrals, and follow-up.
• Prepare participants for career exploration, employer events, industry tours, and work-based learning (WBL).
• Coordinate participation in SEAL, Summer Jobs, and other youth employment opportunities.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Case management

Career coaching

Student services

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, human services, workforce development, social services, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EDSI is seeking an In-School Youth Career Advisor to provide outreach, enrollment, case management, career coaching, and transition support to students in the Gulf Coast region.

You will build relationships with schools and partners, conduct outreach, manage a caseload, conduct career assessments, and help participants explore education and employment options, with regional travel of 50–75%. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; Spanish/English bilingual ability is a plus.