Career Coach for Employability

Goodwill Industries of Houston•Houston, TX

8d•$21

About The Position

ASSISTS PARTICIPANTS WITH DIAGNOSED DISABILITIES ENROLLED IN VOCATIONAL SERVICES, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, AND GWH’S VOCATIONAL AND WORK SKILLS PROGRAMS. THE CAREER COACH SUPPORTS CAREER PLANNING, AND THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS INCLUDING CAREER COUNSELING, ASSESSMENT, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING ENROLLMENT, ASSISTANCE WITH JOB SEARCHES, AND RETENTION SERVICES. MOREOVER, PROVIDES JOB COACHING IN THE VOCATIONAL/SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM AND DURING EMPLOYMENT WHERE ALLOWED.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years of workforce development, career services, and/or human services experience.
Excellent computer skills (proficient in Microsoft Office).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Understand strategic planning, budgets, marketing, and research.
Ability to communicate and interact well with a variety of personality types.
Ability to analyze opportunities and problems, identify and evaluate alternatives, and develop effective approaches to address any issues.
Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate the achievement of goals, objectives, and work plans.
Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assuring that Workforce Development (WFD) is in compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
Provides intensive, comprehensive employment case management and career planning services to participants enrolled in GWH programs and Career Connections.
Maintains a rolling caseload per program requirements.
Review assessments of participants’ employment and training needs, individualized employment plans, etc. to guide job training plans and potential co-enrollment into other GWH programs.
Monitors and evaluates participant progress through an individualized employment plan, provides guidance and coaching to help resolve issues, and remains motivated to obtain/maintain credentials and employment.
Provides onsite coaching and oversight during the work experience activities at designated locations.
Maintains relationships with partnering agencies and makes appropriate referrals to those agencies that will assist participants with supportive services, which are designed to help mitigate barriers and enhance employability.
Works with Career Connection Team Members to prepare job seekers for employment, including resume preparation, interviewing skills, and workplace etiquette.
Conducts employment readiness workshops and provides one-on-one job coaching.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date data entry for billing purposes.
Ensures that participants understand and conform to program policies and expectations.
Provides job development assistance by working with Career Connection Team Members and matching participants to appropriate jobs.
Place participants in industry-related employment, providing ongoing follow-ups for retention records.
Support participants with maintaining employment, including providing resources for job sustainability.
Maintain real-time data entry, electronic and hard copy confidential files, and input necessary information into CaseWorthy (data management system), including progress reports, case notes, and completion and retention documentation.
Travel to multiple locations as needed.
Other duties as assigned by Management.
Demonstrate professionalism, and good judgment and present a friendly, cooperative attitude.
Ability to multi-task, make quick decisions, adapt to change, and work in a team- oriented, fast-paced environment.
Adheres to all GWH Policies & Procedures, Loss Prevention & Safety Regulations, and GWH Guiding Principles.
Must be punctual and have dependable attendance and maintain an appropriate appearance.
Must conduct work in a safe manner; maintain good housekeeping standards, have all aisles and pathways to fire exists are clear and free from clutter, and keep work areas neat and clean.
Adheres to local, state, and federal laws and regulations.