Job Coach

Job Title: Job Coach
Reports to: Director of Housing Services
Location: Las Cruces, NM (with occasional offsite meetings and community engagement)
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

La Casa, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, creative, and compassionate Job Coach to support clients residing in our transitional and permanent housing programs. The Job Coach will play a key role in helping survivors of domestic violence and their families achieve economic independence through employment, skill-building, and entrepreneurial opportunities. This includes traditional job placement and training, as well as exploring innovative social enterprise options such as launching a food truck or other mission-aligned business ventures.

Key Responsibilities

Client-Focused Employment Coaching

• Conduct employment readiness assessments with La Casa housing clients.
• Provide one-on-one and group coaching on résumé writing, interviewing, soft skills, and job retention strategies.
• Assist clients in navigating barriers to employment including transportation, childcare, and confidence-building after trauma.
• Connect clients with training programs, GED completion, and certification opportunities.

Job Development & Community Partnerships & Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers, workforce development organizations, small businesses, government entities, and educational institutions to develop job pipelines for clients.
• Advocate for inclusive hiring practices for survivors of domestic violence.
• Cultivate community partnerships to expand job placement options, training opportunities, and wraparound services for clients.
• Coordinate job fairs, mock interview sessions, and networking events in collaboration with employers, educational institutions and other local private and government agencies.

Social Enterprise Exploration

• Research and assess feasibility for socialpreneur projects (e.g., food truck, artisan goods, café, mobile pet care) that can offer paid training and transitional employment for clients.
• Work closely with the Director of Housing Services, Chief Executive Officer, and community partners to develop business plans and funding proposals for new ventures.
• Support client involvement in the design, launch, and day-to-day operations of these social enterprises.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, business, workforce development, human services, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• Minimum 2 years experience in employment services, job coaching, workforce development, or small business development.
• Experience working with survivors of domestic violence or underserved populations is highly desirable.

· Demonstrated success in developing and sustaining community collaborations.

• Strong networking, community engagement, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest or experience in launching mission-aligned businesses.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Must pass a background check and have a valid driver’s license.

Skills & Competencies

• Trauma-informed approach
• Creative problem-solving
• Cultural humility and inclusiveness
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Flexibility and collaborative spirit

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive, mission-driven team making a lasting difference

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18