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.

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 30,000 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!

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.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• 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.
• Reliable transportation required.

Nice To Haves

• BA or BS degree in Writing, Communications, or another related field.
• Case management experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of WIOA common measures and requirements are desirable.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Russian language preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Co-developing Individual Employment Plans, assessing clients’ skills and goals, and identifying potential job opportunities.
• Finding jobs and matching clients to current opportunities.
• Setting up recruitments and events designed to get West Hollywood participants employed.
• Maintaining timely documentation and reports according to WeHo City program guidelines.
• Timely submission and accuracy of data, case notes, and weekly activity reports.
• Being knowledgeable about the range of services in the community and developing and maintaining relationships with partners to deliver a comprehensive array of services to customers.
• Making group presentations and potentially delivering workshops in the areas of resume preparation, interviewing techniques, and job searching strategies.
• Completing other tasks as required to fulfill the requirements of contracts.
• Attending training and/or meetings when scheduled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level