Employment Coach - FL NG ESP Program; FL, Orlando

Established in 2006, Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. (IGH) is a leading professional services and technology provider to the Federal Government. Our mission is to serve uniformed service members globally and their support systems locally. We utilize strategy, data science, and technology to make the programs we execute more efficient for the people our programs serve. IGH has a national and international program staff and a corporate headquarters located in Springfield, Virginia.

We are proud of our ability to shape tomorrow while ensuring all active-duty personnel and reservists can carry out their critical missions and tasks today.

IGH is seeking a qualified, trained and capable individual to serve as an Employment Coach within the Florida National Guard’s Employment Support Program. The Employment Coach will provide employment support to Soldiers, Airmen, and their families, using broad-based knowledge, experience and skills in the areas of military personnel and human resource matters, especially as they relate to balancing civilian employment with military service in the Florida National Guard.

The Employment Coach will represent the interest of the Florida National Guard, the Adjutant General’s office, Guardsmen, dependents and employers by matching employer hiring needs with the skills, knowledge and training invested in Florida National Guardsmen. The successful Employment Coach will consistently connect service members with military friendly employers.

The purpose of the Florida National Guard Employment Support Program is to provide employment opportunities and career options to members of the Florida National Guard and other Reserve Components. The objective of this requirement is to provide Employment Coaches throughout the state of Florida, and to provide technical support to managers, supervisors, members of the National Guard and other Reserve Components, and their dependents as to the benefits and entitlements available through the Employment Support Program and to ensure standardization and continuity of service.

FLESP Employment Coach will contact all unemployed service members and their spouses that are assigned to them on a bi-weekly basis as a minimum. The EC will evaluate each job seeker and present all options available including employments, educations, and apprenticeship positions. They will provide support services to each Job Seeker in finding employment; follow-up and document assistance provided; contact unit leadership to schedule and conduct briefings and obtain employment data;

develop and maintain relationships with employers; and update database.

The Employment Coach will provide assistance to members, dependents and veterans of the National Guard and other Reserve Components in the area of employment. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen take precedence.

• Provide support services including coaching, counseling, training and assisting with job searches, interview skills and resume preparation.
• Follow-up and track progress, documenting contact with each client.
• Provide employment opportunities and career options by coordinating the availability of local, state and federal employment resources, and actively referring service members.
• Provide training, instruction, and assistance on topics including job search strategies, resume writing and interviewing techniques.
• Contact unit leadership to schedule and conduct briefings at Guard and Reserve units, advising service members of services provided, gathering employment data and registering individuals interested in receiving assistance.
• Develop, plan and conduct employer outreach, maintaining active communication, developing new relationships, solidifying existing relationships and documenting activities.
• Act as the POC for planning activities and referrals for employment.
• Maintain database of clients (job seekers), employers and units, track communication, referrals, job leads, placements, and other assistance provided.
• Foster and manage a team-work collaboration effort with ESGR representatives.
• Attend Community Events such as Job Fairs and Specialty…