Career Coach Lake, Gary, IN

Job Title: Career Coach
Location: Lake Gary 46409

Manage a caseload of participants and provide work readiness counseling and mentoring

Assess participant competencies work history education skills and barriers to employment

Conduct ongoing individual meetings related to job search job retention and job readiness

Develop individualized employment plans for short- and long-term goals

Maintain information on area resources and employers

Track participant accountability attendance and employment retention

Notify government agencies when a participant loses or reduces work hours

Maintain periodic contact to assess job retention and advancement issues

Provide training and employment advancement information

Monitor participant progress toward self-sufficiency

Maintain accurate electronic and paper case files

Provide case management focused on self-sufficiency

Facilitate access to education training and employment services

Associates degree or 12 months of related work experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated customer service skills

Familiarity with local communities and resources

1-3 years of workforce development or related experience preferred

Travel Requirement: Frequent local travel