Workforce Development Associate

Groundworks New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico in Albuquerque seeks an Employment Coach to help participants plan and pursue career paths. You will support families with resumes, applications, and interview preparation, and connect them to workforce training and community resources.

You will develop partnerships with local employers, maintain documentation, track progress, and collaborate with Housing, Education, and Family Services teams while upholding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required or preferred.
• Experience in case management, workforce development, or employment services.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment coaching and career planning.
• Assist families with resumes, applications, and interview preparation.
• Connect participants to workforce training, education, and community resources.
• Develop partnerships with local employers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and grant reporting.
• Track participant progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Housing, Education, and Family Services teams.
• Maintain participant confidentiality.

Skills

Case management

Workforce development

Resume coaching

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide employment coaching and career planning.
• Assist families with resumes, applications, and interview preparation.
• Connect participants to workforce training, education, and community resources.
• Develop partnerships with local employers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and grant reporting.
• Track participant progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Housing, Education, and Family Services teams.
• Maintain participant confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education, Business, or related field
• Experience in case management, workforce development, or employment services
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Valid New Mexico driver's license