Health Careers Pathways Instructor

American YouthWorks•Austin, TX

3d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The HealthCorps Coordinator supports YouthBuild members in pursuing health-related education, training, and career pathways by providing mentorship, academic guidance, program coordination, and partner engagement. This role works closely with members, staff, and external education and training partners to support enrollment, monitor progress, address barriers, and help ensure members complete program prerequisites, earn industry-recognized credentials and educational milestones, and successfully transition to employment, advanced training, or postsecondary opportunities.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Health Science, Education, Human Services, Public Health, or a related field.
Supporting young adults in academic, training, or career pathway settings.
Health education, workforce training, youth development, case management, education support, or related field.
Health career pathways and the general skills, training, and credential requirements associated with entry-level employment in the healthcare field.
Service-learning, work-based learning, and project-based learning models.
Effective practices for working with academically and socially at-risk youth and young adults.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and other standard office and
Strong interpersonal, mentoring, and relationship-building skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong active listening, observation, and problem-solving skills.
Skill in coordinating multiple tasks, activities, and participant needs in a timely and organized manner.
Skill in supporting, instructing, and encouraging participants from diverse backgrounds.
Strong time management, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with participants, staff, educational partners, and community contacts.
Ability to support and motivate participants in academic, training, and career pathway settings.
Ability to monitor progress, identify barriers, and help develop appropriate solutions and supports.
Ability to gather, organize, and maintain accurate information, records, and documentation.
Ability to work with patience, professionalism, sound judgment, and cultural responsiveness.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Ability to build trust, maintain appropriate boundaries, and support participant accountability and growth.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Education, Public Health, Human Services, or related field.
Experience working with academically and socially at-risk youth or opportunity youth
Experience supporting participants in healthcare training, certification, GED, or postsecondary pathways
Experience working with educational institutions, training providers, or community partners.
YouthBuild, AmeriCorps, or similar youth development and service-based programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong, supportive relationships with YouthBuild members through consistent mentorship, encouragement, and accountability.
Support members in meeting prerequisite requirements for participation in health-related education and certification programs, including required paperwork, medical documentation, vaccination records, testing, and other enrollment items.
Assist members with enrollment in health education, certification, and allied health training programs.
Conduct routine one-on-one check-ins with members to support goal setting, progress monitoring, problem-solving, and persistence.
Support members in developing academic, training, and career goals connected to healthcare and postsecondary pathways.
Monitor member attendance, participation, academic progress, and completion of coursework for health-related training and educational activities.
Track member timesheets and related program requirements to help ensure timely participation and accountability.
Identify barriers to academic success and coordinate appropriate support or intervention as needed.
Maintain ongoing communication with academic advisors, instructors, and partner program staff to support member success and resolve issues affecting progress.
Support members working toward a GED by coordinating with instructional staff, encouraging regular testing, and reinforcing progress toward completion.
Work collaboratively with the Education Team to support integrated learning plans and educational success strategies.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with educational institutions, training providers, and community-based partners that support YouthBuild member pathways in healthcare and related fields.
Serve as a primary point of contact with assigned academic and training partners to coordinate member participation and support.
Collaborate with community partners to identify and support service-learning, work-based learning, and career exposure opportunities for members.
Support and supervise members participating in approved education, service-learning, and work-based learning activities, as assigned.
Provide or coordinate academic support activities that reinforce success in current coursework, including study support, time management, organization, and test preparation.
Facilitate or assist with group study sessions and other structured learning supports related to health coursework and credential attainment.
Reinforce professional behaviors, accountability, and readiness for healthcare training environments and post-program transition.
Collaborate closely with Case Managers, College and Career staff, instructors, and other YouthBuild team members to provide coordinated support to members.
Assist members in preparing for graduation and transition into employment, advanced training, postsecondary education, or other next-step opportunities.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and other assigned professional development activities.
Work with the supervisor to establish and pursue professional goals.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of program and organizational needs.