Education & Career Coach

Education & Career Coach

Monday-Friday 

Part-Time (25hr/week)- Non-Exempt

*In-office position with the requirement to travel to partner sites. 

General:

ICGC Social Services is seeking an Education & Career Coach. This position will be responsible for providing career guidance & navigation services to youth regarding college education, post-secondary vocational training, career certification, or apprenticeship programs that lead to gainful employment & self-sufficiency in the future through our program Success@School that aims to empower and uplift young adults (preference given to 18 to 26 year old students), from low-income families in the Greater Cincinnati area, through higher education and career development. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify participant’s interests, skills, strengths, and barriers

• Help participants create life & career goals and make well-informed decisions through research 

• Provide guidance in choosing higher education/training programs, facilitate enrollment, and track academic progress over the course of the program through monthly check-ins 

• Help participants find employment and facilitate job readiness training as needed.

• Help with search, resume, application, interview and on boarding.

• Maintain post placement support to ensure employment retention.

• Facilitate financial assistance for training, and other supportive services through case management

• Remove barriers to academic success through supportive services such as fulfilling training-related needs of uniforms, certification fees, textbooks, transportation, child care, etc.

• Develop partnerships with local trade schools, apprenticeship programs, educational institutions, training hubs, industry experts/groups, local workforce development agencies, and employers

• Facilitate transition to the workforce after graduation from the program 

• The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualification associated with the position. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support organizational objectives.

Other Responsibilities

• Document client info in Salesforce and handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

• Advocate for needed services & entitlements, and provide quality & cost-effective interventions

• Participate in events to maximize marketing, networking & outreach efforts as needed

• Work collaboratively with the team to achieve project goals and share updates     

• Participate in staff meetings and maintain positive team relationships 

• Adhere to professional standards as outlined by ICGC protocols, rules & regulations

• Perform a range of associated administrative functions, as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Social Work, Counseling, or Business Management) 

• Bilingual Preferred (English & Arabic/Fulani/French)

• Experience in working with young adults with a focus on education and career development is required

• Experience in working with Muslim immigrant families is a plus 

• Understanding and experience in tackling youth mental, social & cultural challenges is a plus 

• Financial and/or Life Coaching Certification is a plus

Skills:         

Critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, attention to detail, leadership, goal-focused, team player, clear spoken and written communication, active listening & social grace.

IEC is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, age, disability, veteran status,  genetic information, including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. IEC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, call Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.