Workforce Readiness Consultant

Contract Scope of Work

Foster Success is looking to expand its Workforce Readiness work in Northern Indiana and is seeking a partner in the region to help bring our vision to life. Building from the success of the organization’s Workforce Readiness programming in Central Indiana, the Workforce Consultant will advance the organization’s mission by ensuring teens and young adults have access to a continuum of programs and resources as they transition out of foster care.

Working in close partnership with the Assistant Director of Program Delivery, the consultant will help ensure that Foster Success’ programs are delivered with care, consistency, and equity. This position will facilitate workforce readiness classes and on-the-job training programs, develop work experiences, and assist in connecting teens and young adults transitioning out of foster care to employment and other resources. Through this work, the consultant will contribute to a culture of belonging and well-being across Foster Success’s impact areas and help young people build the knowledge, confidence, and resources they need to thrive beyond foster care.

• Contract Value: $35.00/hour
• Term & Time:
  It is anticipated that the contractor will need to commit 35 - 45 hours each week to meet the objectives of this role. This contract is funded from October 2026 - August 9, 2027 with potential for extension based on funding.
• Review Process:
  Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter reflecting their fit for this role to angel. Review of materials will begin the week of October 5, 2026.
• Contract Point of Contact:
  Angel Crone, VP Programs
• Location:
  
  Indiana-based; requires in-person meetings and class facilitation across Marion, Lake, and St. Joseph counties. For additional questions regarding this contract, please reach out to Angel Crone (angel).

Foster Success’s mission is to hear, support, and empower teens and young adults transitioning out of foster care on their journey to self-sufficiency. We are committed to improving the foster care system and ensuring that teens and young adults transitioning out of foster care are educated, housed, financially stable, employed, and connected to a support system by age 26. Our team accomplishes this through program delivery, policy change, and partnership developments in the areas of K-12 & post-secondary education, workforce development, health & well-being, financial empowerment, and youth engagement.

• Program Administration & Training:
  Deliver workforce readiness training curriculum, which includes topics such as: career exploration, resumes, cover letters, interviews, workplace communication and conflict resolution, etc. Assist in the management and delivery of the workforce classes including preparing relevant program content, recruiting eligible participants, collaborating with the development team to recruit volunteers, securing supplies, technological supports, and space. Work collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Program Delivery and Workforce Readiness team to manage peer leader participation to ensure preparedness for program class sessions.
• Career Coaching and Barrier Navigation:
  Work one-on-one with Workforce participants to develop goals and objectives in a personalized employment plan. Assess career challenges and troubleshoot barrier busting strategies with program participants. Provide personalized feedback on job search documents and mock interviews. Assist participants in finding and maintaining meaningful employment consistent with their goals. Refer young people to employer partners, training partners, and career development resources.
  
  Develop and distribute job search resources for young…