Workforce Career Coach

Eckerd Connects; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 26,518 - 27,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

19 days of Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is hiring a Workforce Career Coach in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This role focuses on supporting participants in achieving their employment and educational goals while providing essential skills training.

The ideal candidate should have at least a High School Diploma and relevant experience, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Benefits include low-cost health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications or online database tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for program participants and their circle.
• Recruit for the program and seek employment opportunities.
• Deliver skills training in software applications and work readiness.
• Connect with employers and community organizations for job development.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Experience working with targeted populations

Presentation and facilitation skills

Valid state driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Join our Team as a Workforce Career Coach!

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Hourly Rate

$19.25 - $20.25

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Career Coach is the primary point of contact with the participants and others in the participant's circle of influence, meets the regulatory requirements for eligibility, participation, case notes and follow up services detailing service needs and activities/arrangements for their fulfillment, regarding employment, retention, and termination, according to data-management procedures established by program management and the funding sources.
• The Career Coach will recruit for the program as well as seek employment and educational opportunities as participants complete the program, attend and conduct activities in the community relating to participant development, and identify and recruit target population of clients and employers.
• Deliver skills training in software applications, work readiness skills and the development of basic remedial skills in math and reading. Develop presentation and facilitation skills to engage students in meeting program goals.
• Job Development by connect with employers and community organizations on a frequent basis to market and enrich the program and the success of the participants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Related Bachelor's degree, from an accredited College or University preferred.
• Past experience working with the targeted population. 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications or online database tracking systems.
• Must have appropriate and valid state driver's license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.