Career Coach - South Bend, IN

Job Title: Career Coach Location: St. Joseph-South Bend, IN - 46628 Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of participants and provide work readiness counseling and mentoring Assess participant competencies, work history, education, skills, and barriers to employment Conduct ongoing individual meetings related to job search, job retention, and job readiness Develop individualized employment plans for short- and long-term goals Maintain information on area resources and employers Track participant accountability, attendance, and employment retention Notify government agencies when a participant loses or reduces work hours Maintain periodic contact to assess job retention and advancement issues Provide training and employment advancement information Monitor participant progress toward self-sufficiency Maintain accurate electronic and paper case files Provide case management focused on self-sufficiency Facilitate access to education, training, and employment services Requirements Qualifications: Associate’s degree or 12 months of related work experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated customer service skills Familiarity with local communities and resources 1-3 years of workforce development or related experience preferred Travel Requirement: Frequent local travel