Career Coach - Marion East, Indianapolis, IN

Location: Marion East – Indianapolis, IN 46219

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