Strategic Career Development Coach

Equus; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Lexington, KY is seeking a dedicated career counselor to manage a caseload, provide coaching, and help participants set and reach employment goals.

The role focuses on assessing skills, guiding job searches, coordinating training opportunities, and maintaining participant records, with a commitment to serving diverse communities and improving self-sufficiency.

Qualifications

• Related Associate degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent work experience.
• Related work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources.
• One to three years' experience in workforce development or related programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of participants and provides counseling and mentoring.
• Assesses participant competencies, work history, educational attainment, skills, and abilities; identifies challenges to finding employment and prompts them to find solutions.
• Conducts regular ongoing individual meetings with participants for job search, education, job retention, and/or job readiness.
• Completes an individualized overview of available services and works with participant to create an employment plan for short- and long-term goals.
• Maintains information about area resources and employers.
• Tracks and maintains employment retention goals and participant accountability.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Communication

Customer service

Program coordination

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions in Lexington, KY is seeking a dedicated career counselor to manage a caseload, provide coaching, and help participants set and reach employment goals.

The role focuses on assessing skills, guiding job searches, coordinating training opportunities, and maintaining participant records, with a commitment to serving diverse communities and improving self-sufficiency.