Lead Career Coach

Eckerd Connects • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Lead Career Coach supports program Career Coaches in meeting goals established in contracts or Statements of Work. The role works with participants and employers to support participant development, career readiness, and program success. Duties include community outreach and recruitment, participant assessment and eligibility, case-record maintenance, skills training, classroom or simulated-workplace curriculum delivery, job development, and data and paperwork management.

Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies that create career pathways for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities. Youth services include development, academic instruction, career and technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. The organization also develops relationships and networks with employers and supports industry or sector partnerships.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Past experience working with the targeted population.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications or online database tracking systems.
• Ability to efficiently manage a large active and follow-up participant caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a leadership role with students and motivate and influence positive behaviors.
• Valid, appropriate state driver's license and ability to meet Eckerd's auto insurance requirements and drive for business purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Related bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assist program Career Coaches in reaching goals established in a contract or Statement of Work.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment by attending or conducting community activities related to participant development.
• Assess participants and determine eligibility according to the project plan.
• Maintain case records detailing service needs and activities or arrangements to fulfill them, following data-management procedures established by program management and funding sources.
• Deliver training in software applications, work-readiness skills, and basic remedial math and reading skills.
• Develop presentation and facilitation skills to engage students in meeting program goals.
• Deliver program curriculum and objectives in a classroom or simulated workplace environment.
• Develop jobs by connecting frequently with employers and community organizations to market and enrich the program and support participant success.
• Identify and recruit the target population of clients and employers.
• Manage data and paperwork.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of paid time off in the first year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability.
• Group term life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED