What are the responsibilities and job description for the TBJL Career Coach position at Gulf Coast JFCS?
Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, and inclusion, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The TBJL Career Coach is a non-exempt position responsible for meeting with clients one-on one and guiding them through every aspect of the job-search process and creating realistic job-search and career plans. The Career Coach will also develop and facilitate interative in-person and virtual small group workshops. TBJL clients include, but are not limited to, individuals in mid-career transition, women re-entering the workforce after a hiatus, military veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce, young people struggling to launch their careers, mature workers not ready or able to retire, the long-term unemployed, high-risk individuals, and those with disabilities.
- Work with the part-time career coaching team and program director to build new job-search and career development programs, cross-pollinating with other GCJFCS programs and community partners
- Plan, develop, and deliver content for educational programs and coordinate monthly program scheduling
- Support the career coaching team and program director to build new job-search and career development programs, and plan, develop, and deliver content for educational programs, as well as coordinate monthly program scheduling and cross-pollinating with other GCJFCS programs and community partners
- Work one-on-one with clients guiding them through their job search from start to finish
- Manage a case load of 20 or more job-seeking clients for individualized coaching; maintain client case records and collect data in a timely manner
- Work with clients in various stages of their career development and job-search process
- Teach clients to utilize current job-search tools, resources, and strategies
- Guide and assist clients in developing relevant job-search skills, such as preparing effective résumés and cover letters, practicing interviewing and networking techniques, and utilizing social media in job-search activities
- Develop and present material, and facilitate both in-person and virtual small group programs and workshops
- Demonstrate professional presence and serve as a role model for clients
- Evaluate clients interests, aptitude, values, education, experience, and skill levels for the purpose of identifying appropriate career directions
- Help clients identify suitable employment opportunities
- Identify barriers or challenges to employment
- Collect statistical data, and prepare weekly reports
- Perform other duties as required
WHAT WE OFFER
- $21.00 - 23.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Flexible hours
- 15 PTO days per year
- 12 Paid holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Healthcare Concierge
- Financial Wellness Program
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
- Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
- Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
- Mileage Reimbursement
- An opportunity to make the world a better place!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- A Bachelors degree and a minimum of three (3) years of career coaching experience
- Experience in outplacement, workforce development, HR recruiting, or staffing company with a focus on career coaching and workshop development and delivery within the last two years.
- Résumé writing experience is desired, but not required.
- Experience working with diverse populations is preferred.
- Experience with career and personality testing desirable.
WHO WE ARE:
From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.
Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor's and master's level practicums and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.
Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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