AmeriCorps Member Workforce Specialist

GOODWILL SOUTH FLORIDA • Miami, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The AmeriCorps Member Workforce Specialist provides direct career-planning and job-search support to participants. Each member tracks and documents at least 15 hours of career-planning and job-search skills for a minimum of 20 assigned participants. The role emphasizes helping participants meet program graduation goals, secure employment, or advance their careers.

The specialist delivers individual and small-group sessions, develops Career Success Plans, monitors participant progress, and connects participants with supportive community resources, workforce services, and post-secondary opportunities. The role also includes classroom instruction, workshops, individualized coaching, and related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must not have enrolled more than four times in an AmeriCorps State or National Direct Program, more than five one-year terms for VISTA programs, or two terms for NCCC programs.
• Strong desire to serve.
• Commitment to diversity, teamwork, and self-development.
• Desire to work with youth.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English, Spanish, and/or Creole.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one and small-group career advancement sessions.
• Develop Career Success Plans for participants pursuing employment or career advancement.
• Monitor, document, and report participant progress using case notes.
• Connect participants with community resources, agencies, supportive services, post-secondary opportunities, and workforce and career services.
• Conduct classroom instruction on goal setting, financial literacy, and career development.
• Facilitate workshops on job-search skills, résumé building, interview preparation, and workplace professionalism.
• Provide individualized job coaching through regular check-ins, goal setting, and motivational guidance.
• Track and document at least 15 hours of career-planning and job-search skills for a minimum of 20 assigned participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED