Latino Construction Program Career Coach (LCP)

$40,000 - $83,200/Yr

Spanish American Committee - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Cleveland, OH

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Latino Construction Program (LCP) Career Coach plays a vital role in the Spanish American Committee (SAC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the Cleveland community since 1966. The primary goal of the Career Coach is to educate and motivate participants in the Latino Construction Program, ensuring their successful transition into job placement and sustainable employment. This position involves a comprehensive approach to career coaching, focusing on helping clients identify their strengths and capabilities while guiding them toward achieving their career goals and maintaining job retention. As a Career Coach, you will manage the coordination of program cohorts from inception to completion. This includes sourcing, vetting, and recruiting clients for the program, preparing logistics for training sessions, and maintaining continuous communication with participants. You will also be responsible for the smooth rollout and completion of each cohort, ensuring that all participants receive the necessary support and training. In addition to managing program logistics, the Career Coach will provide ongoing training in essential areas such as job readiness, career identification, and case management. This role requires a proactive approach to building partnerships with hiring managers to understand their recruiting needs and develop effective strategies for client placement. You will also conduct assessments, monitor job retention, and assist clients in overcoming barriers to success by referring them to in-house services as needed. Regular follow-ups with clients will be essential to ensure their success in their current roles or during their job search process.

Responsibilities

• Work with LCP committee to develop curriculum and activities for training classes.
• Conduct soft skills/job-readiness individual training and workshops, including job search strategies, mock interviews, resume development, and dress for success.
• Manage the placement of clients to work opportunities.
• Develop partnerships with hiring managers to understand business and recruiting needs and establish effective recruiting strategies.
• Build client rapport and act as a mentor to clients looking for employment.
• Perform regular follow-ups with clients to ensure their success in their current role or as they are job searching.
• Assist with bi-weekly job fairs.
• Attend meetings and trainings relevant to program and agency's mission and values.
• Refer clients to in-house services to address barriers to success.
• Conduct assessments and monitor job retention.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in education, business, social work, or related field preferred with at least 3 years of teaching/instructing experience.
• Education may be substituted for over 5 years teaching/instructing experience in a related field.
• Must be bilingual with fluency in Spanish and English (reading, writing, speaking) with strong public speaking skills in both languages.
• Available to work some evenings and weekends.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), SharePoint, and Microsoft Outlook required.
• Ability to think critically while providing superior customer service and empathy to clients.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to maintain client confidentiality.
• Must have a valid driver's license as local travel is required.
• Applicants must pass a background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in workforce development.
• Strong public speaking skills in both English and Spanish.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Wellness days