Career Coach - Lake, Gary, IN

Job Title: Career Coach
Location: Lake, Gary, 46409

· 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

· 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

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