Career Coach

Recruit, screen, assess, establish goals, and make referrals related to employment, housing, health care including substance abuse and/or alcohol abuse, economic self-sufficiency, and interpersonal relationships to assist participants meet their basic needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Initiate, develop and maintain relationships with other agency departments, area social service providers, educational institutions, employment agencies, and employers to assist participants in meeting their needs.

Career Coach Location: 127 South Front Street, Fremont, OH 43420 Schedule: Monday - Thursday Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week Employment Type: Year-Round Full-Time Pay Rate: Starting at $23.47 per hour Position Overview: Develop and maintain partnerships with employers, educational institutions, and social service providers to help participants address barriers and achieve their education, training, and employment goals. Recruit and assess participants, develop individualized employment plans, coordinate services, facilitate job placement, and provide case management and follow-up to support employment and job retention. Why Work for GLCAP? When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptabilitythe values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP. Full-Time Benefits and Perks: Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekendsHealth Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day oneHealth Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributionsRetirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contributionPaid Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per yearPaid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per yearIncome Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentivesProfessional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities Education: Associate degree in social services, employment and training, public relations, marketing, or a related field. Experience: At least three years of experience working with at-risk youth or adults, or in marketing and employer recruitment. Experience using word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and database software preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Initiate, develop and maintain relationships with other agency departments, area social service providers, educational institutions, employment agencies, and employers to assist participants in meeting their needs. Attend area Human Resources and other area employer associations meetings/events to enhance networking and job placement activities.Recruit, screen, assess, establish goals, and make referrals related to employment, housing, health care including substance abuse and/or alcohol abuse, economic self-sufficiency, and interpersonal relationships to assist participants meet their basic needs.Recruit employers for on the job training and direct placement.Determine if participants meet eligibility and assessment requirements. Provide referrals, case management, crisis intervention, support, and follow-up services for participants. Promote successful skill attainment and job retention.Provide information, training, and educational resources in order to prepare participants for employment.Implement job placement activities and secure employment for participants.Develop and monitor an individualized employment plan that clearly states the participants employment goals, addresses employment barriers, people responsible, expected outcomes, and time frames established. Maintain on-going communication with supervisor, partners and internal support team regarding the progress of the participant.Ensure timely entry of information into the appropriate program database system.Prepare, submit, and ensure the accuracy of payment vouchers, required documentation, and reports within established time frames.Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor. Additional Requirements: Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid drivers license, and maintain a safe driving record. Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours. Join us in Helping Communities Thrive, One Neighbor at a Time.