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Post-Release Career Coach - Greenville/Spartanburg, SC
Greenville-Spartanburg, SCPosted 4 days ago
Full Time
Job Description
Post-Release Career Coach - Greenville/Spartanburg, SC
Department: Career Coach
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina
Description
Concordance’s reentry program is designed to dramatically reduce recidivism by helping individuals with justice involvement lead meaningful, abundant, and joyful lives. Our holistic, evidence-based model offers a wide range of services - therapy, case management, yoga, behavioral health and substance use recovery groups, spiritual care, life skills, medical care, education, and job readiness. Our Care Team formally supports each participant for a full year, ensuring stability and long-term success. Now operating in Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia, Concordance leads the nation in compassionate, innovative reentry care.
Position Overview:
The Post-Release Career Coach plays a critical role in the success of our participants. Career Coaches work directly with participants to facilitate education, prepare them for long-term career success, and provide support in securing employment. The Post-Release Career Coach provides classroom-based education, one-on-one coaching and supports participants with successful employment throughout the program
The Post-Release Career Coach plays a critical role in the success of our participants. Career Coaches work directly with participants to facilitate education, prepare them for long-term career success, and provide support in securing employment. The Post-Release Career Coach provides classroom-based education, one-on-one coaching and supports participants with successful employment throughout the program
Key Responsibilities - your role will involve:
Participant Support:
- Teach standard curriculum and develop enrichment activities that enhance participant learning
- Assess participant knowledge and job readiness through formal and informal assessments and classroom observations
- Guide participants on career planning; make recommendations for continuing education and leverage tools to help the participant identify skills, interests and strengths
- Conducting impactful 1:1 and group sessions, maintaining frequent and supportive participant communication. Meet minimum requirements for 1:1 Sessions.
- Supporting participants in transitions from classroom learning to part-time and full-time employment
- Preparing for sessions with participants by reviewing curriculum and participant case notes
Communication and Administration
- Collaborating closely with participants’ care team, including Case Managers and Therapists, to ensure coordination of services and holistic care delivery
- Collaborating with Relationship Manager to help identify employment that meets the skills and needs of the participant
- Documenting participant interactions, progress, and challenges in electronic record system
- Engaging with participants’ supervisors to review progress and intercept challenges in part-time and full-time employment
- Attending team meetings and trainings
The right candidate will come with the following attributes, education, experience and meet the physical requirements.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Passion for our mission
- Effective intervention skills and expertise in Career Coaching
- Flexibility and adaptability to provide support throughout phases of Concordance’s programming
- Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
- Skill in documenting interactions in case notes and flagging participant needs
- Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions
REQUIRED EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:
- CPR / Adult First Aid certification preferred
- Preferred certifications: Certified Professional Career Coach and/or Offenders Workforce Development Specialist
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- 3-5 years of experience of adult instruction experience, counseling, coaching, and/or experience directly supporting a formerly incarcerated population
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- This person must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for typing and reading and must be able to see, hear, speak, walk, and sit.
- The position involves intermittent standing, walking, bending, and the ability to lift and carry moderate-weight items.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally, assistance is required with event setup and classroom reconfiguration, which includes lifting and moving tables, chairs, and related equipment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Information:
Why join Concordance?
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative mission and make a lasting impact on the lives of justice-involved individuals. As part of the Concordance team, you'll play a crucial role in advancing our vision and shaping the future of reentry services nationwide.
Team benefits:
We understand the importance of work-life balance and the value of ensuring time for yourself and your family. We offer competitive pay and paid time off, a matching 401(k), and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additionally, we cover other benefits such as basic life insurance, AD&D, professional development opportunities, and an EAP program, which gives you quick access to a wide range of life resources.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- A dynamic and supportive work environment
- 401(K) matching program
- Generous PTO
- Wellness Stipend
Conditions of employment:
The offer for the right candidate is contingent upon successfully completing the following requirements:
- Passing a drug test
- Verification of employment eligibility via I-9
- Satisfactory completion of a background check
- Verification of employment Verification of education
- Signing the team member handbook
- Declaration of no conflicts of interest
Today, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in our mission. Join this incredible team and support our efforts to expand our impact.