Job Description

Job Description

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. Join our Team as a Workforce Career Coach in Crowley, Louisiana!

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Career Coach is responsible for outreach/recruitment through attending and conducting activities in the community relating to participant development identifying target population of clients and employers.
• The Career Coach will assess eligibility of participants per project plan.
• Maintain case records detailing service needs and activities/arrangements for their fulfillment. Must have the ability to efficiently manage a large participant caseload (Active and Follow-up) in a fast pace environment.
• The Career Coach will deliver skills training in software applications, work readiness skills and the development of basic remedial skills in math and reading while developing presentation and facilitation skills to engage students in meeting program goals.
• Facilitate job development by connecting with employers and community organizations on a frequent basis to market and enrich the program and the success of the participants.

Qualifications

• 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.

Eckerd Connects | Workforce Development

223 W. 5th St.

Crowley, LA 70526

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Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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

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