Workforce Training & Coaching Specialist

Mel Trotter Ministries•Grand Rapids, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Job Coach position at Mel Trotter Ministries is your chance to be a true difference maker in our community! You'll engage with workforce development participants one-on-one, encouraging and equipping them on their journey to gain valuable life and job skills. Imagine coming to work each day, fueled by passion and the opportunity to uplift others in a Christ-centered environment. As a full-time Workforce Training & Coaching Specialist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, facilitation, instruction, participant coaching, and continuous improvement of the Momentum workforce development program. This role combines workforce readiness instruction with employment coaching and participant support to ensure individuals are prepared for successful transition into sustainable employment opportunities. The Workforce Training & Coaching Specialist oversees classroom operations, curriculum implementation, participant engagement, scheduling, attendance, and individualized employment support while building strong employer and participant relationships. This role works collaboratively with Workforce Development leadership, case managers, employers, and community partners to support participant success, employment readiness, job placement, and retention outcomes.

Requirements

Excellent communicator
High emotional intelligence
Understanding of employer needs
Understanding of the experience of homelessness
Empathetic
Encouraging
Critical thinker
Organized
Professional
Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

Day-to-day management, facilitation, instruction, participant coaching, and continuous improvement of the Momentum workforce development program.
Combine workforce readiness instruction with employment coaching and participant support.
Oversee classroom operations, curriculum implementation, participant engagement, scheduling, and attendance.
Provide individualized employment support.
Build strong employer and participant relationships.
Collaborate with Workforce Development leadership, case managers, employers, and community partners to support participant success, employment readiness, job placement, and retention outcomes.