Career Coach; Pathways

Career Coach (Pathways to Employment)

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Schedule: Full-time | M-F 9am–5pm (occasional evenings/weekends)

Organization: Vita Nova, Inc.

Why Join Vita Nova? You'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team working to empower youth to achieve success and reach their potential. We offer a collaborative environment where you can gain valuable experience in youth services and career development.

Position Summary:

Vita Nova is seeking a compassionate and motivated Career Coach to support young adults (ages 18–24) by providing career planning, life skills development, and job readiness training. In this role, you will work at the Spot drop-in center and in the community to guide young adults toward education, employment, and stability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist youth in exploring careers and building job-readiness skills to obtain employment and improve access to post-secondary and vocational training opportunities
• Develop individualized career plans and address barriers to employment
• Provide supportive case management and life skills coaching
• Conduct pre/post tests to ensure youth gain employability skills are workforce ready
• Connect youth to employment, education, and support services
• Facilitate group workshops and partner with employers and agencies
• Assist youth in attending job interviews or appointments, completing training, or accessing benefits and other services in the community
• Track progress and outcomes using HMIS and internal documentation systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social services or related field preferred
• 1+ year experience working with youth or young adults preferred
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and positive youth development
• Understanding of PBC homelessness system a plus
• Strong documentation and client engagement skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer literacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Reliable transportation with a valid FL driver's license and ability to join company insurance policy.
• Must pass drug screen and a Level 2 background check through DCF Clearinghouse: (Existing DCF Exemption Waivers will be considered)

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay with annual Cost of Living Adjustments
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Benefits
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision with significant employer contributions, including 100% employer-paid plan options
• General Paid Time Off, including holidays, PTO days, sick & vacation accruals, and birthday leave
• Retirement Planning:
  Option to participate in 401(k) plan after one year of employment

Apply today and help change the path for young people facing homelessness.