Social Work Coordinator, Career & Life Skills Coaching

The Employment Coordinator plays a key role in supporting young adults (ages 16-26) as they prepare for, secure, and maintain employment. Through a trauma informed approach, this position blends group facilitation, one-one-one coaching, employer engagement, and case management within a supportive, team-based Resource Center environment. You will build relationships, teach workforce readiness skills, and connect young people to real-world opportunities that align with their goals.

• Recruit young adults to participate in the Work Readiness Programs.
• Facilitate ongoing curricula and in person group classes and learning cohorts (including flexible scheduling to meet participant needs).
• Provide individualized coaching following the classroom experience by meeting with clients each week.
• Help participants build a professional career portfolio and set realistic employment goals.

• Arrange informational interviews, job shadowing, internships, and employment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners and employers.
• Support young adults in securing and maintaining employment aligned with their aspirations.

• Provide referrals to community resources addressing barriers such as housing, transportation, food, and childcare.
• Encourage and assist clients with SNAP Employment & Training enrollment and participation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case documentation and enter timely case notes.
• Collaborate with partners to monitor progress and celebrate successes.

• Partner with colleagues to plan and implement special programming including job fairs, resource fairs, enrichment activities, and seasonal events.
• Contribute to a welcoming, supportive environment for all youth who enter the Resource Center.

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, education, employment services, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Creative problem solving
• Client-centered mindset
• Patient yet persistent approach
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
• Confidence facilitating small groups
• Ability to recruit and develop employer partnerships

• Minimum of 2 years facilitating group training or workforce programs
• Proven experience working with youth and young adults ages 16-26
• Established knowledge of employment and training programs to include interviewing techniques, vocational and employment related assessments, and use of labor market information to connect participants to jobs.

This role includes a mix of office-based work and community engagement. The position requires regular standing, sitting, walking, and communicating with participants and partners. Reasonable accommodations are available to support qualified individuals.

Applicants must pass thorough background check and drug screen. Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Additionally, The Diana Screen® is administered to all potential applicants to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At Monroe Harding, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available (90-100% coverage paid by Monroe Harding for the employee)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Generous paid time off package
• 401k (Monroe Harding will match up to 4%)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and training

Since 1893, Monroe Harding has continually…