Career Coach

About This Role

Coaching and mentoring middle and high school-aged youth to help them identify career goals, develop professional skills, and navigate education and workforce pathways is the main focus of this role. The position involves providing day-to-day supervision of youth employment department services programs within an assigned borough or PAL Center, and is ideal for an experienced professional who can motivate and prepare students for future academic and career success.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement overall program within a borough and PAL Center
• Deliver educational, leadership, job readiness activities, and special events for adolescents
• Conduct ongoing recruitment, orientation, and registration of participants, as needed
• Provide direct service including outreach, instruction, and guidance
• Evaluate participant performance and achievement utilizing Youth Employment Department tools
• Maintain clear and organized records, including weekly schedules, daily attendance, student folders, and case management reports
• Collect all necessary data for compliance with funding sources and internal systems
• Explore and make recommendations about opportunities to expand and improve programming
• Attend professional development and program improvement training sessions
• Maintain consistent communication with all relevant stakeholders
• Remain current regarding the best practices in the fields of workforce development
• Conduct one-on-one or small group career coaching sessions with students
• Assist students in identifying career interests, strengths, and goals
• Provide guidance on resume building, interview skills, and professional etiquette
• Help students explore education and training options aligned with career aspirations

Requirements

• Associate Degree Required
• Demonstrated ability to run adolescent programs in compliance with funding sources and contracts
• Previous Workshop Facilitation experience
• Research, data entry, and basic computer skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and roll out programs and initiatives
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with excellent follow through
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in providing quality educational and enrichment experiences to adolescents

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Lesson planning experience
• Social Media and Marketing skills

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