Job details
Job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Counseling, mentoring, coaching, and teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Full job description
Position is remote but employee must live within dc, md, or va.
Easterseals veteran staffing network (vsn) is a non-profit staffing agency, offering career coaching and job placement services to our nation’s veterans and military spousesJoin our dedicated team of recruiters, and support staff helping the military community find long-term meaningful employment.
Vsn is hiring a career coach to provide services to transitioning military, veterans and military spouses to teach them the skills needed to stand out in today’s job marketThis is a unique opportunity for motivated candidates with employment services and coaching experience who are organized, independent and have excellent people skills.
Responsibilities:
Provide individualized job search assistance/coaching services across these core areas — job search basics, skill assessment, resume readiness, interviewing, networking strategies, and salary negotiation.
Perform initial assessments of jobseekers to determine job readinessRecognize barriers to employment (education, housing, childcare, transportation, etc.) and refer to community or veteran-friendly resources.
Organize, promote and deliver online webinars/workshops to job seekers via zoom or other platforms for easterseals vsn “tuesday talks” as well as in conjunction with partners of easterseals.
Provide jobseekers with resources that include career options, community resources, employment trends, labor market information, and the future outlook related to a wide range of occupational fields.
Develop a rapport with jobseekers, listen to their concerns, and offer motivation as needed.
Connect with jobseekers within his/her caseload on a regular basis to support their job search progressStay in contact and track job placement and retention where possible.
As needed, provide job coaching to help veterans navigate on-the-job issues and retain jobs after they get hired.
Maintain awareness of vsn job openings and inform jobseekers about them as appropriate.
Document all communication in the crm databaseMaintain up to date jobseeker contact information.
Find and attend job fairs and other outreach events; interact with jobseekers and represent vsn to partners, businesses and other stakeholders.
Maintain partnerships/contacts with area organizations who can provide jobseeker referrals or assistance.
Respond to jobseeker referrals from a variety of resources, both internal and external.
Provide accurate reporting related to career coaching, including writing success stories and providing coaching numbers/demographics, hiring details and retention info.
Qualifications
Strong preference for us military veteran, national guardsman, reservist, or a military spouse or other candidates with familiarity serving the military community and understanding their unique career challenges.
Bachelor’s degree requiredDegree in counseling, training and development, education or a related field preferredThree or more years of directly related experience may be accepted in lieu of the four-year degree.
Two or more years of experience providing career coaching or similar employment support services.
Comfort with counseling, mentoring, coaching, and teaching othersCustomer service mindsetEmpatheticMotivated to help others, even in their time of stress.
Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to easily relate to peopleAble to vary approach based on the audienceAble to use active listening and other listening techniques to gather information.
Experience in preparing and teaching workshops and other presentations, virtually or in-person.
Commitment to outstanding service delivery, teamwork, and client outcomes.
Self-disciplined and able to work independentlyAbility to problem solve and be flexible.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks.
Tech savvy with a firm grasp of a wide range of technologyExperience using crm or other databases – salesforce preferred.
Able to occasionally work events during evening and/or weekends.
Physical demandsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Able to do computer/phone/office work while sitting at a desk for extended periods of time.
Able to maneuver various pathways for entry / exit into locations.
Able to stand for long periods at events.
Able to lift, carry and move a variety of items, approximately 20 lbsOr lessAble to transport, set up, and take down exhibiting equipment at events.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job type: full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Application question(s):
Do you currently live in dc, maryland, or virginia?
Education:
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Experience:
Workshops prepare + teach (virtually or in-person): 1 year (preferred)
Serving the military community: 1 year (preferred)
Military unique career challenges: 1 year (preferred)
Career coaching or similar job support: 1 year (preferred)
Counseling, mentoring, coaching, and teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
