Career Coach

Goodwill of Western NY•Niagara Falls, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Real Impact — Join Our Team as a Career Coach & Workforce Navigator! Empower & Guide: Help individuals overcome barriers and build meaningful careers through personalized coaching, career planning, and hands-on training. Connect & Support: Link participants to vital resources like housing, childcare, mental health services, and more to ensure long-term success. Prepare & Place: Provide job readiness support—resumes, applications, mock interviews—and actively match participants with employment opportunities. Lead & Facilitate: Conduct orientations, training sessions, and graduation events while supervising participants during on-site learning experiences. Collaborate & Advocate: Serve as a liaison between participants and employers, ensuring satisfaction and access to upskilling opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
1–3 years working with underserved communities.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in case management, classroom facilitation, or supervision.
Valid NYS Driver’s License and comfort driving a company vehicle.
Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

Help individuals overcome barriers and build meaningful careers through personalized coaching, career planning, and hands-on training.
Link participants to vital resources like housing, childcare, mental health services, and more to ensure long-term success.
Provide job readiness support—resumes, applications, mock interviews—and actively match participants with employment opportunities.
Conduct orientations, training sessions, and graduation events while supervising participants during on-site learning experiences.
Serve as a liaison between participants and employers, ensuring satisfaction and access to upskilling opportunities.