Career Coach (hybrid)

$43,680 - $58,240/Yr

Goodwill - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Indianapolis, IN

Social Assistance

About the position

The TalentSource Career Coach plays a crucial role in managing the delivery of career navigation and coaching services to currently enrolled students of The Excel Center and Indianapolis Metropolitan High School. This position is hybrid, allowing applicants who reside in designated areas of Indiana to work from home while traveling to various schools weekly. The Career Coach will also support mission participants and education alumni, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance for their continued education and career growth after utilizing Goodwill services. The role requires cultivating and maintaining partnerships with local employers to understand workforce needs and to facilitate connections between students and potential career opportunities. In this position, the Career Coach will design and implement activities that help students engage with local employers, allowing them to identify how their personal talents, skills, and credentials align with available careers in their community. The Career Coach will work with minimal supervision, relying on self-direction, intrinsic motivation, and strong time management skills, while also collaborating with team members and supervisors to establish goals that align with Goodwill's overall organizational and strategic objectives. The Career Coach will support a defined territory, coordinating with school teams to integrate career coaching services into existing advising systems. They will build relationships to ensure that each student graduates with a realistic career plan connected to their goals, enhanced by engagement with local business professionals. The role includes providing direct career and labor market advising, helping students explore their interests and aspirations, and guiding them in enrolling in relevant certification or college courses. Additionally, the Career Coach will maintain an industry-based network of community partners and leverage these partnerships to provide students with insights into potential careers and workplace experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of career navigation and coaching services to students and alumni.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with local employers to understand workforce needs.
• Design and implement activities that help students engage with local employers.
• Provide direct career and labor market advising to students nearing graduation.
• Develop and maintain an industry-based network of community partners and training partners.
• Leverage community partnerships to provide workplace experiences for students.
• Maintain presence in certification classes and mock interviewing events to promote services.
• Provide job-search assistance to alumni and individuals referred for employment support.
• Support candidate recruitment activities to connect motivated candidates with job opportunities.
• Provide group and individual career coaching to students and graduates.

Requirements

• Knowledge of career education and workforce development programs.
• Experience assisting individuals with career development plans.
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously without direct supervision.
• Proficient in G Suite and MS Office; knowledge of Caseworthy and applicant tracking systems is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with effective listening abilities.
• Adept at scheduling and managing productive meetings, including conflict resolution.
• Client-centered approach to relationship building with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners.
• Adaptability to shifts in priorities while maintaining a positive environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a staffing agency matching candidates with appropriate positions.
• Established professional network of community resources and employers.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, and retirement plans.