Career Coach - South Bend, Indiana

Job Title: Career<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Coach<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Location :<\/span><\/span><\/span>St. Joseph County \u2013 South Bend, IN 46628

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Responsibilities:<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Manage a caseload of participants and provide work readiness counseling and mentoring<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Assess participant competencies, work history, education, skills, and barriers to employment<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Conduct ongoing individual meetings related to job search, job retention, and job readiness<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Develop individualized employment plans for short\- and long\-term goals<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Maintain information on area resources and employers<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Track participant accountability, attendance, and employment retention<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Notify government agencies when a participant loses or reduces work hours<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Maintain periodic contact to assess job retention and advancement issues<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Provide training and employment advancement information<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Monitor participant progress toward self\-sufficiency<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Maintain accurate electronic and paper case files<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Provide case management focused on self\-sufficiency<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Facilitate access to education, training, and employment services<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    Requirements<\/h3>

    Qualifications:<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Associate\u2019s degree or 12 months of related work experience<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Strong verbal and written communication skills<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Demonstrated customer service skills<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Familiarity with local communities and resources<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • 1\-3 years of workforce development or related experience preferred<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      Travel Requirement:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> Frequent local travel<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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