Career Coach

This individual welcomes customers to the West Hollywood Career Center located in the West Hollywood Library. This is a part-time Union position, 20-22 hours a week, coaching and guiding West Hollywood Community Members.

About the role

Founded in 1931, JVS-SoCal is a nonprofit, non-sectarian social service agency providing job training, education, career services, mentoring, and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve sustainable employment and financial independence. JVS-SoCal currently serves over 30,000 clients annually at over 20 locations throughout Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Co-developing Individual Employment Plans, assessing clients’ skills and goals, and identifying potential job opportunities.
• Finding jobs and matching clients to current opportunities.
• Setting up recruitments and events designed to get West Hollywood participants employed.
• Maintaining timely documentation and reports according to WeHo City program guidelines.
• Ensuring timely submission and accuracy of data, case notes, and weekly activity reports.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with partners to deliver a comprehensive array of services to customers.
• Making group presentations and delivering workshops in the areas of resume preparation, interviewing techniques, and job searching strategies.
• Completing other tasks as required to fulfill the requirements of contracts.
• Attending training and/or meetings when scheduled.

Requirements

• Preferred BA or BS degree in Writing, Communications, or another related field.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with stakeholders in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with dislocated workers and high-risk populations is valuable.
• Skill in facilitating groups, writing resumes, and working with diverse populations is essential.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Case management experience is helpful.
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to write clear, concise, professional case notes.
• Must be able to read and write effectively to follow and understand procedures and communicate necessary information (excellent organizational skills).
• Must be flexible, reliable, dependable, and able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to use good judgment, interview techniques, and interpersonal skills.
• Timeliness and attention to detail are essential, and knowledge of WIOA common measures and requirements are desirable.
• Occasional travel to various events required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Russian language preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

• Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods.
• Bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs.
• Bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift.
• Reach both above and below shoulder height.
• Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to visually inspect work.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment is required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

$27.00 per hour