Overview

The Career Coach at John Boner Neighborhood Centers is a key member of the Center for Working Families (CWF) initiative, providing employment support to individuals facing barriers to economic stability. This role focuses on career coaching, job readiness training, and data management to help participants secure and sustain meaningful employment. The ideal candidate has a background in workforce development, staffing, or community-based employment services, with strong skills in client relationship-building, data tracking, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

A Day in the Life

A typical day as a Career Coach involves meeting with job seekers to assess their skills, guide them through training and job placement, and connect them with potential employers. A significant portion of the role includes tracking employment outcomes and managing program data, ensuring compliance with grants and reporting requirements. Throughout the day, you will provide one-on-one coaching, facilitate job readiness workshops, and coordinate/participating in career fairs.

Given the nature of the community served, you will engage with individuals facing challenges such as homelessness, mental health issues, and other employment barriers—requiring a strong balance of empathy and professionalism

You Would Thrive in This Position If You:

• Have at least 2-3 years of experience in workforce development, staffing, job coaching, or nonprofit employment services
• Have a track record developing career pathways for job seekers
• Are comfortable managing multiple data systems, reporting on employment outcomes, and ensuring grant compliance
• Are a strong communicator with patience and adaptability, able to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Work well in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, balancing multiple priorities with minimal formal training
• Team-oriented but independent and proactive, willing to take initiative in problem-solving and process improvement
• Are adaptable with scheduling, understanding that some early mornings and evenings may be required to meet program needs.

Schedule:

• Standard 40-hour workweek with minimal weekend work required
• Some evenings (until 6:30-7 PM) and early mornings may be required
• Team members rotate evening shifts for job training support (Tues & Thurs coverage)

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in community-driven employment programs, enjoys direct client interaction, and is committed to helping individuals overcome barriers to long-term career success.

John H. Boner Neighborhood Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

**Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws**