Workforce Career Coach

Eckerd Connects • Greenwood, SC

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Team as a Workforce Career Coach! Make more than a Living, Make a Difference. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Past experience working with the targeted population.
• 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications or online database tracking systems.
• Must have appropriate and valid state driver’s license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Related Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited College or University preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Career Coach is the primary point of contact with the participants and others in the participant’s circle of influence, meets the regulatory requirements for eligibility, participation, case notes and follow up services detailing service needs and activities/arrangements for their fulfillment, regarding employment, retention, and termination, according to data-management procedures established by program management and the funding sources.
• The Career Coach will recruit for the program as well as seek employment and educational opportunities as participants complete the program, attend and conduct activities in the community relating to participant development, and identify and recruit target population of clients and employers.
• Deliver skills training in software applications, work readiness skills and the development of basic remedial skills in math and reading. Develop presentation and facilitation skills to engage students in meeting program goals.
• Job Development by connect with employers and community organizations on a frequent basis to market and enrich the program and the success of the participants.

Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off 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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

What This Job Offers

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