Youth Career Coach Job at Project Diakonia, Colorado Springs, CO

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  • Project Diakonia
  • Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of the disadvantaged and marginalized?

WHO WE ARE

Project Diakonia provides employment support, job training, and job placement services to disadvantaged young adults (ages 17-24) in Colorado Springs.

JOB OVERVIEW

Career Navigators have the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of disadvantaged young adults. You will work closely with team members, community partners, and volunteers to ensure clients have access to quality employment opportunities while also helping them find the support they need to thrive emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. The populations you will work with will primarily be young adults exiting the foster system, youth involved in the juvenile justice system, and those at risk of systems involvement such as students enrolled in alternative high schools.

The Career Navigator will serve clients through career support services—including exploring career interests, establishing short- and long-term goals, identifying employment barriers, connecting clients with employment and training opportunities, and providing post-employment mentorship and support.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build rapport and trust with clients

  • Communicate with community partners, volunteers, and clients to coordinate administrative and logistical support for Career Navigation services

  • Work with other staff and volunteers to ensure clients continue moving toward their career goals

  • Process and organize referrals and coordinate Career Navigation services

  • Schedule and conduct client meetings daily during business hours

  • Ensure a high quality of service is provided to all clients, staff, volunteers, and partner agencies

  • Perform related clerical functions such as making and receiving phone calls, emailing, faxing, scanning, copying, and filing

  • Track, evaluate, and report client outcomes using Monday.com

  • Attend staff meetings and weekly one-on-ones with your supervisor

  • Ensure the program is achieving its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and program objectives

  • Embrace and adhere to organizational values, policies, and procedures

  • Perform other duties as needed to achieve the organization’s goals

 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • A minimum of two years of relevant work experience

  • Experience working with disadvantaged and at-risk young adults (required)

  • Case management experience (required)

  • Customer service experience (preferred)

  • Ability to schedule and manage appointments with clients and partner agencies

  • Ability to organize resources, establish priorities, and manage time

  • Office administration skills, including general clerical skills (e.g., filing, typing, copying, scanning, telephone etiquette)

  • Proficient with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive

  • Familiar with managing data and spreadsheets

  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated

  • Ability to manage a high volume of emails, telephone calls, and texts

  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professionalism with clients, staff, volunteers, and community partners of various social and cultural backgrounds.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

  • Ability to exercise flexibility, tact, and diplomacy.

 

HOURS

40 hours per week, including some (limited) evening work

COMPENSATION:

$23 - $28 per hour

Based on qualifications and experience

Benefits

Paid time off (Flexible for vacation/sick/personal time), holiday pay, and a stipend to offset health insurance costs.

Company Description

Project Diakonia provides employment support, job training, and job placement services to at-risk young adults (ages 16-24) in Colorado Springs. For more information, please visit our website: projectdiakonia.org

Company Description

Project Diakonia provides employment support, job training, and job placement services to at-risk young adults (ages 16-24) in Colorado Springs. For more information, please visit our website: projectdiakonia.org

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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