Career Coach (Mobile)

$40,000 - $42,000/Yr

Hampton Roads Workforce Council - Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Virginia Beach, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Career Coach position within the Emerging Workforce division of the Hampton Roads Workforce Council focuses on creating a talent pipeline for youth and young adults in the region. The role involves assisting participants with career assessments, job search preparation, internship placements, and financial literacy education. The Career Coach will also support employers and stakeholders in developing career initiatives, working under the supervision of the Emerging Workforce Coordinator. This is a highly mobile position with operational hours between 7am-9pm, Monday through Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Assess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and employment needs of Hampton Roads Community youth and young adults.
• Assist participants with career exploration based on assessment outcomes.
• Guide youth and young adults through the preparation of individual career, education, training, and employment plans, based on their specific occupational goals.
• Counsel youth on available job opportunities, training programs, and other services.
• Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs, or job opportunities and follow up on those activities.
• Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs, and other group presentations for clients.
• Plan, and implement career-related special events.
• Market to and communicate with youth via the web and other digital resources.
• Develop marketing materials for workshops and other special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social science, human services, business or public administration or related field.
• One year of work experience in job placement, training, and counseling or related services working with youth.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and build strong customer relations.
• Experience using a computer and electronic communication in a working environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Nice-to-haves

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance