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Milwaukee Urban League is looking for a Career Coach

Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 8-hour shift

Description:

The Milwaukee Urban League was founded in 1919 and is one of the oldest Urban League affiliates in the country. Its mission is to empower communities and change lives by creating economic equity and vibrancy through education and employment, especially in Milwaukee’s African American community.

Under the direction of the Employment Services Manager, the Career Coach is responsible for assessing and addressing barriers to employment. The Career Coach will provide available resource information that is offered in the community and at the Milwaukee Urban League – MUL; develop an employment service plan and is responsible for “job-matching” activities. The Career Coach will maintain communication with the Employment Services Manager and client and to ensure coordination of employment services. The Career Coach may act as a liaison between the client, employer, training vendors and other related community-based organizations. The Career Coach also manages the referral, recommended training opportunities and follow-up with clients and employers.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience: Microsoft Office – 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Provide Case Management support participants in identifying and eliminating barriers that can interfere with job acquisition and retention.
• Develops client profiles, case files for clients and document in systems of record.
• Maintains updated client data in the designated electronic management data system.
• Co – Case Manages with Education and Career Coach to establish educational needs, career assessments and other relates educations sources to assist with matching the participant with t employment.
• Works directly with education and employment staff and partners.
• Assists with the coordination of employment related events/activities: Career/Resource/Job Fairs.
• Builds relationships with participants developing bridges to future long-term job retention.
• Develops Employability Plans including timelines for each client.
• Collects employment verifications from employers, participants and/or services/Assess client’s career path, employment, vocational and placement stability.
• Research jobs, industry requirements, and worker characteristics to determine job functions and worker traits.
• Provides career counselling and performs follow-up and with clients and employers during the hiring process and job search activities and match client training, experience, and qualifications with available job openings.
• Performs retention activities during post-employment to ensure successful job match and removal of barriers.
• Collaborates with other community-based organizations, employers, and another related workforce/employment entity.
• Monitors and stay abreast of changes and trends in the economic market and report information to management for projections of future employment opportunities, job development, and training programs. Maintains awareness of local employers, their market share, and methods of service, reputations, benefits, and wage levels.

Competencies:

• Communication – excellent oral, written and presentation skills
• Critical evaluation – ability to think strategically
• Organizational skills – ability to arrange, schedule, keep track of vital materials
• Teamwork – ability to work with others collaboratively

Qualifications & Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required with preference in the following field of studies: Social science, Criminal Justice, Social work and/or Human Services or other related field of study.
• At least five or more years of professional experience in job development, job placement, case management
• Knowledge and experience in computer software programs; Skilled in Micro-Soft Office, spreadsheets, and database systems.
• Must possess awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity to socioeconomic and culturally diverse backgrounds of the target populations served.
• Must have a car; possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and adequate auto

Interested candidates please apply.