Bilingual Career Coach, Young Adults

About the role

The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be a service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with job seekers to assess barriers to employment and fill out individual service plans to lead to successful job placement.
• Aid job seekers with referral information and follow up regularly on the progress being made to resolve barriers to employment.
• Provide emergency assistance and referral to other programs or agencies as needed.
• Maintain cordial relationships with current and potential employers and all El Barrio stakeholders.
• Assist with hiring events and ensure attendance of job seekers.
• Maintain accurate and current data and records using appropriate database systems and paper records.
• Attend assigned meetings, assist with special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years of experience in the workforce is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related area preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant exposure to or experience working with job seekers experiencing challenges in finding employment.
• Experience in a related field such as workforce development or social services is preferred.
• Proficient in working with electronic platforms (i.e. Microsoft software Office Suite, internet research, database management, and virtual learning platforms).
• Requires travel to other facilities and meetings as needed.
• Reliable transportation is required, a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle strongly preferred.
• Availability to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends to accommodate program requirements and client needs.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish both oral and written is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with young adults, 18-24, looking for employment, continuing education or career readiness, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with young adults, 14-24, in shelters, residential facilities, foster care, or juvenile justice impacted, preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

Providing quality benefits to our staff is important to us. Just as important is our staff’s well-being. That’s why we offer a number of choices to meet the different needs of our staff. Choice of medical and dental plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care, Vision Support for continuing education and credential renewal, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution, Mental Health Support, Employee Assistance Program, Calm Subscription, Short and Longterm Disability.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary depending on the needs of the program and the job seeker.