Career Coach

The Associated and its Agencies•Baltimore, MD

6d•$56,000 - $63,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Jewish Community Services (JCS) provides programs and services for people of all ages and backgrounds, helping them achieve their goals, enhance their wellbeing, and maximize their independence. Jewish Community Services (JCS) is seeking an experienced and client-focused Career Coach to provide direct career counseling and job placement support to job seekers through our Ignite Career Center. This full-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys working one-on-one with clients, facilitating workshops, and helping individuals identify and achieve meaningful employment goals in a supportive, mission-driven environment. You’ll work directly with clients to assess skills and interests, develop career plans and job search materials, facilitate workshops, and collaborate with internal teams and community partners to support successful employment outcomes. This position operates in a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Counseling, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred
Three or more years of relevant professional experience
Strong knowledge of career coaching strategies, workforce trends, resume development, job search techniques, and interview preparation
Familiarity with a variety of industries and current employment trends
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Experience developing and facilitating workshops or group presentations
Comfortable working with databases and proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Sensitivity to and familiarity with Jewish traditions, culture, and values a plus

Responsibilities

Provide individualized career coaching and job placement assistance to clients
Evaluate client skills, interests, and goals to support career exploration and planning
Develop career collateral including resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation materials, and skills assessments
Working knowledge of AI applications in workforce development, job matching, and career coaching
Match employment opportunities to clients based on interests, abilities, and job market trends
Support and monitor client progress toward employment and career goals
Develop and facilitate workshops and presentations for job seekers
Maintain accurate and timely documentation and data in agency databases in accordance with JCS policies and funding requirements
Collaborate with team members and other agency service providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality client services
Participate in meetings, planning discussions, and special projects as needed
Responsible for creating career-related content as needed