Youth Career Coach & Pathways Mentor

Equus; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a Youth Talent Development Specialist to provide workforce development, career readiness, and employment services to youth aged 16-24. You will assess skills, guide career planning, and coach participants toward successful placement and advancement.

The role emphasizes mentoring, relationship-building, and collaboration with employers and community partners to support participants in achieving long-term career success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, Human Services, Workforce Development, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth, workforce development programs, education, career services, case management, or related field.
• Experience working with underserved populations or individuals facing barriers to employment preferred.
• Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs and workforce center operations preferred.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and participant development skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workforce development, career readiness, and employment services to youth participants ages 16-24.
• Develop individualized education, training, and employment plans with participants.
• Provide ongoing coaching to support placement, retention, and advancement.
• Maintain participant files and documentation in compliance with program requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate with employers, educational institutions, and community resources to support participants.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services

Experience may substitute for formal education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a Youth Talent Development Specialist to provide workforce development, career readiness, and employment services to youth aged 16-24. You will assess skills, guide career planning, and coach participants toward successful placement and advancement.

The role emphasizes mentoring, relationship-building, and collaboration with employers and community partners to support participants in achieving long-term career success.