Workforce Career Coach - Youth

Eckerd Connects - Orangeburg, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Orangeburg, SC

Telecommunications

About the position

The Career Coach serves as the primary point of contact for participants in the Eckerd Connects Workforce Development program. This role is essential in meeting regulatory requirements for eligibility, participation, and follow-up services, ensuring that all necessary case notes are documented accurately. The Career Coach is responsible for assessing the service needs of participants and arranging for their fulfillment, particularly in areas related to employment, retention, and termination. This involves adhering to data-management procedures established by program management and funding sources. In addition to administrative duties, the Career Coach plays a vital role in recruitment for the program. This includes seeking out employment and educational opportunities for participants as they progress through the program. The Career Coach is expected to engage with the community by attending and conducting activities that promote participant development. A key aspect of this role is identifying and recruiting both clients and employers from the target population. The Career Coach will also deliver skills training in various areas, including software applications, work readiness skills, and basic remedial skills in math and reading. Developing presentation and facilitation skills is crucial for engaging students and helping them meet program goals. Furthermore, the Career Coach will be involved in job development, which entails connecting with employers and community organizations regularly to market the program and enhance the success of participants.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for participants and their support networks.
• Meet regulatory requirements for eligibility, participation, and follow-up services.
• Document service needs and activities according to established data-management procedures.
• Recruit participants for the program and seek employment and educational opportunities.
• Conduct community activities related to participant development.
• Identify and recruit target populations of clients and employers.
• Deliver skills training in software applications and work readiness skills.
• Develop presentation and facilitation skills to engage students.
• Connect with employers and community organizations for job development.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Related Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University preferred.
• Past experience working with the targeted population.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications or online database tracking systems.
• Must have a valid state driver's license and meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance.

Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance