Career Coach
Job description
The FastForward Career and Credentials Coach will assist students interested or enrolled in noncredit workforce training with career and educational planning services, program admissions, financial aid, successful training and credential completion, identifying work-based learning opportunities, and job placement and retention. Coaches will assist students in overcoming barriers to their success by connecting them to supportive services in their region, including the services of the one stop career centers, as appropriate. The coach will work closely with students before, during, and after their training and credentialing programs to provide support throughout the program and into the workforce.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Career assessment
- Development of individual action plans
- Job search, resume writing, interview, and professional soft skills
- Communicating and building networks with a variety of workforce partners and stakeholders
- Working with employers for job referrals, work experience or placement
- Workforce development programs (e.g. WIOA, RVHI) and credentials
- Labor market information
- Student resources including financial aid (e.g., WCG, FANTIC) and supportive services
- Listening and helping skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Working with individuals from underserved populations
- Data systems, operations, and linkages
- Microsoft Office and social media
Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, human resources, social services, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience; a valid driver’s license; and their own transportation. Coaches should have completed or be willing and able to complete the Virginia Career Coach Certification Program after employment.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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