Career Coach

## Career Coach Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
MI Livonia (South) PATHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R-100479
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* Job Description:

**** Salary: $50,000/year
**** Our efforts in Michigan have been consistently recognized!
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** Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then this position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.
** Scope of Position*
* • To provide support and assistance to program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement.  
• Due to the dynamics of working with individuals, this position necessitates an individual who is comfortable working in an environment that is constantly evolving.  
• This position requires an organized individual who can efficiently handle several responsibilities simultaneously.

** Essential Functions*
* • Provide consistent and comprehensive case management, coaching and follow-up  
• Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities  
• Use a coaching approach to create collaborative, transparent relationships with participants and work with them to advance their own defined goals  
• Assist participants in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment  
• Monitor participant’s activities to meet the state’s Work Participation Rate (WPR) requirements  
• Create activity plans that adhere to program policies and satisfy participation requirements  
• Adhere to program policies and procedures  
• Conduct regular contacts/meetings with participants and document all participant contacts and activities in case notes  
• Ensure that participants follow through with planned activities, create solutions to participant attendance problems, and conduct participant noncompliance processes  
• Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed  
• Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed (participation, placement, etc.)  
• Ensure that participant documentation is complete, accurate, and valid  
• Communicate and share information with partner agencies  
• Develop articles that celebrate participant success stories    
** Education and Experience Requirements*
* • Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts  
• Demonstrated telephone, computer and written communication skills  
• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require  
• College Degree or equivalent experience required  
• Workforce Development experience preferred  
• Customer Service experience preferred  
• A working knowledge of MS Office  
• Staff providing career coaching must obtain the Career Development Facilitator (CDF) certificate within one year of hire Bring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day:
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