Facilitator/Career Coach - FT

Public Strategies - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Oklahoma City, OK

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Facilitator/Career Coach at Public Strategies is responsible for supporting programs aimed at improving economic self-sufficiency for low-income and disadvantaged families. This role involves working with clients to identify barriers and goals, providing guidance in group and individual settings, and facilitating access to resources and training opportunities. The coach will utilize a strength-based approach to help clients navigate job readiness, vocational training, and employment partnerships, while documenting all interactions for reporting purposes.

Responsibilities

• Lead small group activities and individual discussions that reinforce workshop content and generate insight into continued learning.
• Guide participant groups through the assessment process by determining their skill level, industry experience, and education/training needs.
• Offer assistance and support for light to moderate caseloads by assessing needs through case management principles in both group and individual settings.
• Reinforce curriculum and develop individual plans with participants.
• Collaborate with employment and training teams to develop and maintain awareness of available employment and training opportunities.
• Coach, guide, and support participants on the training and employment pathway that best supports their goals for self-sufficiency.
• Assist with enrollment into programs at partnering education/training institutions to enhance job readiness and employability by meeting regularly with members of the employment and training teams.
• Assist with developing resumes and cover letters, identify opportunities for employment, and assist with the application and interview process.
• Coordinate supports that reduce barriers and assist the participant with workshop attendance, participation in program activities, and job search, and make referrals to partnering agencies as appropriate.
• Provide feedback to program staff and leaders on participants' responses to the workshop content and activities.
• Assist with other activities that help program participants with job search and learning activities, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree related to Social Work, Psychology, Communications, Human Relations, or a related field, required.
• Four years of equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• Experience with community and/or family engagement within low-income communities, required.
• Experience with exposure and understanding of trauma-informed care as a guiding principle of working with people of diverse populations, required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a mentoring or advising role, preferred.
• Experience with ETO, SalesForce, Oracle, or similar client-based database management platforms, preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate motivational interviewing techniques, preferred.
• Knowledge of workforce or industry trends in Oklahoma is highly recommended.
• Established relationships with community providers, a plus.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook with mastery level knowledge and experience, preferred.