16 Jan
Career Coach
Georgia, Augusta , 30917 Augusta USA

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Job Description

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:The Career Coach position will assist program participants to: Develop job-seeking skills; find and retain employment; reach education or training goals, and maintain financial stability via career pathways. The Career Coach will also coordinate services that address barriers to education, training, employment and self-sufficiency and provide on-going counseling and support with the individual as needed to help that individual meet his or her goals.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Demonstrate core values of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA (GIMG) by modeling service, ownership, accountability and respect.
  • Ensure that highest quality, individualized services are delivered to program participants with a focus on the mission of GIMG.
  • Use aptitude and achievement assessments to help clients evaluate their interests, skills, and abilities.
  • Evaluate participants’ background, education, and training, to help them develop realistic goals.
  • Guide clients through making decisions about their careers, such as choosing a new profession and the type of degree to pursue.
  • Assist participants in locating and applying for jobs, by teaching them strategies that will be helpful in finding openings and writing a résumé.
  • Conduct and publicize group workshops on a variety of topics, including writing resumes and cover letters, successful job interviewing, using employment databases and career development resources, and researching training and education programs.
  • Work with participants to overcome issues that could undermine their academic or career success.
  • Refers participants to Helms College (HC), Goodwill Human Resources (HR), Goodwill Staffing Services (GSS), Workforce Development (WFD), and Helms Career Education (HCE) to help clients secure career advancement.
  • Help participants craft a long-term plan for reaching their career objectives
  • Connect participants to additional resources such as financial aid, vocational training, extensive counseling and therapy services, medical care providers, or other state and local assistance as needed.
  • Maintains currency with industry trends; updates labor market information by researching online resources, attending meetings, maintaining contacts with regional community colleges, and networking with professional/community organizations that are involved in job placement/training activities.
  • Ensure participant information is timely entered into appropriate database or report and that job seeker information meets confidentiality requirements.
  • Assist in the preparation and submission of reports as required.

Job Qualifications Title

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION:Master’s Degree from an accredited institution required. Experience may be considered in lieu of education at discretion of GIMG & CSRA.

EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of experience providing individual counseling and/or coaching to those seeking employment and advancement in their careers. Experience in using various career exploration tools and assessments. Experience interpreting local labor market information

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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