Career Coach

JVS SoCal•West Hollywood, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Coach will be supervised by and report to the West Hollywood Program Manager. This individual welcomes customers to the West Hollywood Career Center located in the West Hollywood Library. This is a part-time Union position, 20-22 hours a week, coaching and guiding West Hollywood Community Members. Identifying clients’ employment goals, developing their job readiness, and guiding them in finding suitable and sustainable employment.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with stakeholders in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills.
Prior experience with dislocated workers and high-risk populations is valuable.
Skill in facilitating groups, writing resumes, and working with diverse populations is essential.
Have fluency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
Case management experience is helpful.
Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to write clear, concise, professional case notes.
Must be able to read and write effectively to follow and understand procedures and communicate necessary information (excellent organizational skills).
Must be flexible, reliable, dependable, and able to work in a team environment.
Ability to use good judgment, interview techniques, and interpersonal skills.
Timeliness and attention to detail are essential, and knowledge of WIOA common measures and requirements are desirable.
Will require occasional travel to various events.
Reliable transportation required
Working remotely is not an option.

Nice To Haves

Preferred BA or BS degree in Writing, Communications, or another related field.
Bilingual in Spanish or Russian language preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Meets and exceeds performance and outcome goals as set by the City of West Hollywood and JVS SoCal Management.
Co-developing Individual Employment Plans, assessing clients’ skills and goals, and identifying potential job opportunities.
Finding jobs and matching clients to current opportunities.
Responsible for setting up recruitments and events designed to get West Hollywood participants employed.
Maintain timely documentation and reports according to WeHo City program guidelines.
Responsible for timely submission and accuracy of data, case notes, and weekly activity reports.
Is knowledgeable about the range of services in the community and develops and maintains relationships with partners to deliver a comprehensive array of services to customers.
Will make group presentations and may deliver workshops in the areas of resume preparation, interviewing techniques, and job searching strategies.
Will complete other tasks as required to fulfill the requirements of contracts.
Attend training and/or meetings when scheduled.