Workforce Career Coach

Eckerd Connects • Denver, CO

15h

About The Position

The Workforce Career Coach serves as the primary point of contact for program participants and others in their circle of influence. The role supports participant eligibility, participation, case documentation, and follow-up services, including arranging services related to employment, retention, and termination in accordance with program and funding-source data-management procedures.

The Career Coach recruits participants and employers, identifies employment and educational opportunities, delivers training in software applications, work readiness, and basic math and reading skills, and develops presentations and facilitates activities that help participants meet program goals. The role also builds relationships with employers and community organizations to promote the program and participant success, and participates in community activities related to participant development.

Eckerd Connects provides workforce services through WIOA contracts and partnerships. Its programs support youth, adults, and dislocated workers through career pathways and training opportunities, including occupational skills, customized, on-the-job, incumbent worker, and transitional employment training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Past experience working with the targeted population.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications or online database tracking systems.
• Valid, appropriate state driver's license; ability to meet Eckerd's auto insurance requirements and drive for business purposes.
• Must pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for participants and others in their circle of influence.
• Meet regulatory requirements for eligibility, participation, case notes, and follow-up services.
• Document service needs and activities or arrangements related to employment, retention, and termination according to program and funding-source data-management procedures.
• Recruit participants for the program and identify and recruit target populations and employers.
• Seek employment and educational opportunities for participants completing the program.
• Attend and conduct community activities related to participant development.
• Deliver training in software applications, work readiness, and basic remedial math and reading skills.
• Develop presentation and facilitation skills to engage students in meeting program goals.
• Build connections with employers and community organizations to market and strengthen the program and support participant success.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of paid time off during 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