Career Coach

Description

IMCI Overview

It’s My Community Initiative (IMCI) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in Oklahoma City with a mission of developing and expanding efforts to strengthen communities by building strong, healthy families.  IMCI spearheads community projects, tackling issues of health, education, and employment, in partnership with other community-based organizations and through programs funded by corporate partners, federal, state, and local governments, and philanthropic organizations.

IMCI offers programs that serve a number of special population groups, including at risk youth, the historically unemployed or underemployed, individuals with a criminal background including those reentering communities from incarceration, incumbent workers, and low-skilled or low-wage workers.  Over the years, IMCI has developed a reputation for and continues to demonstrate the value and efficacy of well-thought approaches to incorporating soft skills, vocational training, continuing education, job placement, job coaching and career advancement in ways that make obtaining consistent employment with a living wage more accessible. Additionally, IMCI continuously looks for opportunities to innovate within the workforce development field and, where appropriate, develops and fosters social enterprises that include employment opportunities for the populations served and whose financial success can be reinvested in the services and resources needed to support the Work Ready Oklahoma model.

Position Overview

The Career Coach is the key point of contact for participants including conducting outreach, case management services, assessments, and development of individualized career plans. The Career Coach will work one on one and in group settings with participants to facilitate participation in program services and activities such as soft skill workshops, vocational training, and employment opportunities. The Career Coach will also reinforce skills learned in educational workshops and support participants’ success in meaningful work experiences.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with community partners to identify and recruit participants 15 years of age and older;
• Manage a caseload of participants, providing coaching in group and individual settings;
• Meet with participants to identify career interests and education/training needs;
• Develop individual career plans based on participants’ barriers, strengths, and goals;
• Track and monitor activities, attendance, and progress;
• Assist completion of pre and post assessments and surveys;
• Assist in matching participants with job opportunities; and application and interview processes;
• Input and maintain participant data in an electronic database system;
• Make internal and external referrals for services as deemed appropriate;
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• adult populations, preferred
• Knowledge of workforce or industry trends in Oklahoma, highly recommended;
• Established relationships with community providers area, a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required

Essential Physical Requirements

• Sufficient mobility and strength to move about the facility.  Ability to be mobile throughout the community.