Workforce Career Coach

Eckerd Connects; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO 19 days

13 holidays

401(k) match 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D

Voluntary life insurance

PSLF eligible

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Joplin, MO is seeking a Workforce Career Coach to help participants prepare for employment, pursue education, and connect with local employers.

You will lead skills training, recruit opportunities, and collaborate with community partners to advance the program's goals and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role requires a passion for service, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; related Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience with the target population.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and online database tracking systems.
• Must have valid state driver’s license and meet auto insurance requirements.
• Must pass a drug screen in accordance with policy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact with participants and coordinate eligibility, participation, case notes and follow-up services detailing needs and activities for employment, retention and termination.
• Recruit for the program and seek employment and educational opportunities for participants; conduct activities in the community relating to participant development; identify and recruit target clients and employers.
• Deliver skills training in software applications, work readiness skills, and basic remedial math and reading skills.
• Develop presentation and facilitation skills to engage students toward program goals.
• Job development by connecting with employers and community organizations to market and enrich the program and participant success.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data tracking systems

Driving license

Drug screening

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Workforce Career Coach 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
• 13 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: $20.83

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.

About Our Workforce Programs

Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities. We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

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