Workforce Career Coach Job at Eckerd Connects, Lafayette, LA

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  • Eckerd Connects
  • Lafayette, LA

Job Description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others .

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our FT Benefits

  • Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
  • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary term life insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
  • PTO Exchange

Hourly Rate: $18.92

Duties & Responsibilities

  • The Youth Career Coach is the primary point of contact with the participants and others in the participant’s circle of influence. The Youth Career Coach will recruit for the program as well as seek employment and educational opportunities as participants complete the program.
  • Outreach/Recruitment through attending/conducting activities in the community relating to participant development.
  • Assessment/Eligibility of participants per project plan.
  • Maintain case records detailing service needs and activities/arrangements for their fulfillment, according to data-management procedures established by program management and the funding sources.
  • Deliver skills training in software applications, work readiness skills and the development of basic remedial skills in math and reading.Develop presentation and facilitation skills to engage students in meeting program goals.
  • Deliver program curriculum/objectives in classroom/simulated workplace environment.
  • Job Development by connect with employers and community organizations on a frequent basis to market and enrich the program and the success of the participants.
  • Identify and recruit target population of clients and employers.
  • Data and paperwork management.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required. Related Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited College or University preferred.
  • Past experience working with the targeted population. 3+ years relevant work experience.
  • Must have appropriate and valid state driver’s license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
  • Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
  • This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Workforce Programs

Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities. We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

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Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibilit y.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours

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