What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Success Coach - Plaquemine & Port Allen Area position at G.R.O.W.T.H. Services of Louisiana?
Student Success Coach Job Description
Work Locations: Plaquemine
Role Overview
The Student Success Coach serves as a key frontline team member, supporting participants in building the skills, confidence, and experiences needed for success in education and employment. This role focuses on fostering engagement, guiding career-readiness, and helping participants successfully navigate program services.
Beyond delivering curriculum, the Student Success Coach actively encourages attendance, maintains engagement, supports retention, and ensures all required documentation is completed accurately and on time. This position also helps identify and address barriers to participation while maintaining consistent communication with program partners and leadership.
Success in this role is driven by meaningful participant relationships, quality service delivery, and measurable program outcomes.
This is a year-round position aligned with standard business hours, with occasional flexibility as needed. Performance is evaluated through a structured performance management system. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in vocational rehabilitation, psychology, education, social work, sociology, disability studies, or a related field is preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience in career development, youth services, education, or a related area
- Experience facilitating instruction, coaching, mentoring, or group activities
- Ability to develop and adapt lesson plans to support active learning
- Experience working with youth, young adults, or individuals with disabilities preferred
- Strong organizational skills, including maintaining accurate and confidential records
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between service locations
Perks
- Opportunity to work with an innovative and mission-driven team
- Potential for growth within the organization
- Access to company-provided technology
Key Responsibilities
- Create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment for participants
- Deliver and adapt the curriculum using interactive and practical activities
- Support participants in developing job readiness skills, including resumes, applications, and interview preparation
- Identify and address barriers that may impact participation or success
- Track and report attendance, engagement, and progress regularly
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including assessments and reports
- Collaborate with staff to support participant goals and program outcomes
- Provide one-on-one guidance and feedback to support participant growth
- Assist with required applications and compliance-related documentation
- Participate in meetings, trainings, and program development activities
- Build relationships with community partners and employers to support work-based learning opportunities
Skills and Competencies
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Adaptability in coaching styles to meet participant needs
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Creative approach to engagement and instruction
- Ability to observe, assess, and support participant progress
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Professionalism, initiative, and sound judgment
Work Environment
- Travel between school and community-based locations is required
- A combination of classroom instruction and community engagement
- Interaction with diverse populations, including youth, young adults, and individuals with disabilities
- Ability to manage group settings while building positive, supportive relationships
Job Type: Standard Employment
Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s experience and credentials.
Schedule:
Regular Work Schedule
Work setting:
In-person
We are proud to be an Inclusive Organization. We welcome everyone and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true, authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28,000