Youth Career Coach & Employment Navigator

Equus Workforce Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Case Manager to support program participants with goal setting and employment planning.

You will manage a caseload, conduct regular meetings, assess competencies, and connect clients with training, job search assistance, and supportive services.

This full-time role requires excellent communication, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Related Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 yrs case management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Familiarity with the communities being served and local needs.
• One to three years’ experience in workforce development preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and proof of liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of participants and provides counseling and mentoring.
• Assesses participant competencies, work history, educational attainment, skills, and abilities.
• 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 creates an employment plan.
• Maintains information about area resources and employers.
• Ensures participant accountability and attendance; tracks and maintains employment retention goals.
• Maintains scheduled contact with participants to assess job retention/advancement issues.
• Provides job search assistance and referrals to employment services.
• Facilitates access to training and education; coordinates with services as part of job search.
• Monitors progress to help participants achieve self-sufficiency.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Familiarity with local communities

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 yrs case management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

TWC Mainframe

WIT

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Case Manager to support program participants with goal setting and employment planning.

You will manage a caseload, conduct regular meetings, assess competencies, and connect clients with training, job search assistance, and supportive services.

This full-time role requires excellent communication, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel up to 50%.