Career Coach WIOA

The Career Coach is an essential support system for participants empowering them to overcome obstacles and build a brighter future through employment and career advancement. The Career Coach provides job seekers with tailored support and case management services helping them access training career counseling and job placement opportunities. This role involves conducting assessments creating individualized employment plans and coordinating supportive services that align with each participants unique needs. The Career Coach plays a critical role in promoting sustainable employment and career growth by offering ongoing guidance and connecting participants with necessary resources. This role is ideal for a compassionate detail-oriented individual dedicated to helping others achieve career stability and independence. Targeted populations include Adult Workers Dislocated Worker and Youth.

• Bachelors degree in Social Work Human Services Counseling Workforce Development or a related field (preferred).
• 2 years of experience in case management workforce development social services or a related area (preferred).
• Knowledge of WIOA guidelines workforce programs and employment barriers diverse populations face.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a supportive and empathetic approach to client service.
• Proficiency in case management software and data entry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to create and manage individualized service plans.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and supportive services.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse populations and handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Complete CWDP course and exam within 3 months of employment and secure CWDP certification within 12 months of employment.
• Work flexible hours including early morning evenings and weekends is required.
• Travel to various locations such as businesses worksites off-site meetings and other related events.
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participant Assessment and Intake:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate participants skills career interests and employment barriers.
• Guide participants through program enrollment ensuring they meet eligibility requirements and understand available WIOA services.
• Explain program benefits and resources to participants setting clear expectations and goals.

2. Individualized Employment Planning:

• Develop personalized employment plans that outline participants career objectives skill development needs and steps for achieving sustainable employment.
• Identify appropriate training programs job placement services and career pathways aligned with participant goal through occupational training employer based training supportive services and other basic and individualized career services.
• Regularly review and update employment plans to reflect participants progress and changing needs.

3. Ongoing Case Management and Support:

• Provide continuous support to participants helping them address challenges and stay on track with their employment goals.
• Facilitate referrals to supportive services such as transportation childcare housing assistance and mental health resources.
• Monitor participant progress in training and employment providing additional coaching or support as necessary.

4. Employer and Community Engagement:

• Work with job developers and employers to identify job openings and create participant placement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations and service providers to expand resources available to participants.
• Stay informed of local labor market trends and employers needs to guide participants effectively.

5. Data Collection Reporting and Compliance:

• Maintain detailed accurate case notes and documentation per WIOA guidelines.
• Track participant outcomes including job placements retention rates and training completions.
• Prepare and submit reports demonstrating program effectiveness compliance and participant progress.

6. Participant Advocacy and Career Counseling:

• Advocate for participants by ensuring they receive fair treatment and equal access to program resources and opportunities.
• Provide resume building interview preparation and career coaching tailored to each participants career field.
• Empower participants to navigate the job market building skills and confidence needed for long-term career success.

7. Outreaching

• Engage and connect with community members organizations and partners to promote program awareness and services.
• Conduct outreach activities (in-person phone social media community events) to recruit and inform potential participants.
• Provide information resources and referrals to individuals based on their needs and program eligibility.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools agencies employers and community groups.
• Track outreach efforts document participant interactions and maintain accurate records.
• Support program events orientations and workshops to increase community participation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the essential functions of this job the incumbent must be able to do the following: stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend stoop and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull push and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision color vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to inspect work visually. Manual dexterity is required to operate computers and other office equipment.

The physical demands described above represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

ABOUT JVS SOCAL

Founded in 1931 JVS-SoCal is a nonprofit non-sectarian social service agency providing job training education career services mentoring and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve sustainable employment and financial independence. JVS SoCal currently serves over 30000 clients annually at over 20 locations throughout Southern California. As JVS SoCal continues to grow we continue to look for qualified dedicated staff to join us and play a role in transforming lives and bettering our communities throughout SoCal and beyond!

Salary

$26.75 - $27.00 per hour benefits

JVS SoCal will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if JVS SoCal is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating or rehabilitative evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background check report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting .