Pathway Advocate - Adult Education

Lewis and Clark Community College•Scott Bibb Center, IL

21h

About The Position

The Pathway Advocate provides ongoing, student-centered case management to foster empowerment and growth. Through compassionate support, advocacy, services, and personalized guidance, the position delivers essential services and practical job-skills instruction to help students earn their basic education degree, complete meaningful service projects, and advance career-pathway goals. The role also supports program development, student retention and recruitment, and connections to employment and college coursework. The position works collaboratively with students, project staff, employers, community partners, and service systems. It uses a strengths-based approach to help students identify goals, address barriers, and build independence and leadership. The College’s standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including a one-hour unpaid lunch; individual schedules may vary or be adjusted for operational needs, and alternate schedules are observed during the summer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong commitment to helping young people and adult learners succeed in an innovative training program designed to help them earn State of Illinois High School Diplomas and pursue college or career goals.
Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and individual diversity and values.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct strengths-based assessments that help participants explore personal assets and factors affecting self-sufficiency.
Collaborate with participants to create individualized transition plans reflecting progress and meaningful short- and long-term goals.
Help participants identify, develop, and arrange resources to implement their transition plans.
Provide ongoing follow-up and guidance, offer strategies to overcome barriers, and celebrate participant progress.
Plan and design evidence-based strategies and models that support participant change.
Document progress accurately and with integrity, highlighting participant-driven strategies for transition toward independence and success.
Assist with program development and achievement in alignment with participant needs and aspirations.
Advocate alongside participants within human service, health, court, and criminal justice systems.
Coordinate student retention efforts and assist with recruitment, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Engage employers and community partners to develop meaningful service projects, program presentations, and career pathways.
Collaborate regularly with project staff using a consistent, strengths-based approach that supports personal growth and leadership development.
Complete timely and accurate data entry and reporting using established systems.
Teach career, parenting, job readiness and skills, and leadership development.
Connect participants with employment opportunities and college coursework.
Support students through orientation so they feel informed, welcomed, and prepared.
Engage in ongoing professional development and self-assessment, modeling lifelong learning and growth.