Workforce Career Coach: Empower Jobs & Community

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

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.