Career Coach

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Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is seeking an energetic, self‑motivated, dynamic professional Career Coach to join our team. The successful candidate will handle an ever‑changing environment, demonstrate flexibility, strength of character, coaching knowledge, and a willingness to help in any way possible. If you are looking for an opportunity to reach new goals while helping others in your community, this position is for you.

Mission
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Connect Kentucky job seekers with the resources and services they need to find and maintain long‑term employment. We serve Kentuckians who have disabilities or other challenges such as criminal backgrounds, language barriers, limited education, lack of transportation, and chronic poverty.

Job Type: Full‑time

Location: 130 W New Circle Road, Lexington, KY 40505

• Assist in the recruitment of program participants.
• Complete a needs assessment and conduct intake interviews with individuals to determine financial barriers.
• Assist participants with job search/placement activities as necessary.
• Assist external retail participants in developing and individualizing an action plan based on their barriers, needs, and goals.
• Assist external retail participants in locating additional resources needed to overcome barriers and make referrals to other agencies as needed on behalf of the participant.

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human relations, social work, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in workforce development, human services, or counseling environments such as workforce development programs or community rehabilitation agencies providing services to individuals with disabilities or disadvantages, or equivalent experience in lieu of a college degree.
• Must maintain participant confidentiality and follow the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Code of Ethics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

• Must be able to sit or stand for an extended period of time.

• 403(b) Plan
• Company 403(b) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance