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.

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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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

Salary: $47000 - $50000 per year