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Career Coach/Work Readiness Trainer

Goodwill of Western NY
  • Jamestown, New York
  • Autofill and Review
24 days ago

Job Description

Help People Build Careers That Last
 
Goodwill of Western New York is seeking a Career Coach/Work Readiness Trainer to support participants in the Goodskills Career Builder program. This position combines classroom instruction, individual career coaching, community outreach, and long-term employment support.
 
What You’ll Do
 
  • Interview, assess, and enroll eligible program participants.
  • Facilitate engaging work readiness and professional development training.
  • Coach participants on career goals, résumés, applications, and interviewing.
  • Provide clear, constructive feedback on attendance, work habits, professional behavior, and interpersonal skills.
  • Help participants identify and address barriers to employment.
  • Connect participants with employment opportunities, training providers, and community resources.
  • Support participants during experiential learning and worksite placements.
  • Maintain accurate participant records and track program outcomes.
  • Provide employment and retention support for up to three years after graduation.
  • Build relationships with community organizations and prospective participants.
  • Transport participants to program-related locations using an agency vehicle.
What You Bring
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience preferred.
  • One to three years of experience working with unemployed or underemployed individuals.
  • Coaching, training, supervisory, or classroom management experience preferred.
  • Ability to provide candid feedback and manage challenging conversations.
  • Strong communication, organization, time-management, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Familiarity with case management or customer relationship management systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
  • Valid New York State Driver’s License.
  • Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends.
Why Goodwill?
 
At Goodwill of Western New York, your work helps people overcome barriers, develop workplace skills, and achieve long-term career success. You will join a mission-driven team guided by accountability, continuous improvement, bold action, extraordinary service, and collaboration
 
Compensation
 
$45,000 to $50,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. We regularly review our pay and benefits to stay competitive.
 

Numbers & Facts

LocationJamestown, New York
Websitehttps://www.goodwillwny.org/about

Skills

  • Career Counselingunmatched
  • Case Managementunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community Relationsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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