Overview
Career Coach Jobs in Lowell, MA at Community Teamwork Inc
Career Coach
Pay Range $ 24.00 – 28.00 ph
Company Overview
Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell MA. We employee over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.
Position Summary:
The Career Coach will be responsible for providing job search, job readiness skills and referrals for job training with a goal of helping individuals attain a living wage. The Career Coach will coach clients in ways to reduce barriers to maintaining employment, including working closely with the Senior Financial Education Staff.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provide case management to clients on a regular basis;
- Identify services needed for members’ personal, educational/or skill development to enhance employability.
- Create individual employment goals.
- Work to reduce employment barriers by providing resources, support and referrals.
- Provide internal and external wrap around services to clients throughout job placement.
- Perform intake and data collection as per all funding source requirements
- Maintain accurate participant records and prepare reports as required
- Assist in the development of partnerships with local agencies and other community resources
- Work with team members on planning and implementation of career development workshops and events throughout the year
- Work closely with Senior Financial Education staff to ensure clients attain financial stability and achieve financial goals.
- Uphold the values of CTI – Equity, Integrity, Compassion.
The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year of experience in career coaching, workforce development, employment services, case management, or a related field.
- Experience working with low-income, unemployed, underemployed, or otherwise underserved populations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources available to low -income households
- Skills in resume development, job searching, interview preparation, networking, and career planning
- Knowledge and experience working with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk individuals
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain accurate records and maintain confidentiality of information
- Strong ability to problem-solve and use crisis management skills
- Public speaking and outreach
- Ability to attend training on job related skills
- Ability to travel to work sites
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Must be able to pass CORI and Federal background check
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Khmer English/Portuguese)
Benefit Information
At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. We offer:
- 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off – Paid Sick Leave – 12 paid holidays.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Company Paid Life Insurance – Critical Illness Insurance-Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement – Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
- 5% employer contribution to your 401K retirement account after 6 months of employment
- Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Vets/Disabled
This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.
Title: Career Coach
Company: Community Teamwork Inc
Location: Lowell, MA
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