Career Coach JobsFirst
Company: Madison Strategies Group
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
JobsFirst Career Coach About Madison Strategies Group Are you
the person your friends and family go to for advice? Do you want to
go to work every day knowing you are positively impacting people's
lives? Madison Strategies Group is a local nonprofit organization
dedicated to empowering individuals in the community by providing
comprehensive workforce development programs. The passion for our
community is the driving force behind the Madison Strategies team,
striving to create access to high-quality education, fulfilling
employment, and upward economic mobility for all. We are always
looking ahead and innovating to ensure our programs meet the needs
of the workforce and community. JobsFirst Overview JobsFirst is a
workforce program in Tulsa, offering professional development, soft
skills, education, training, and employment assistance to the
unemployed/underemployed in the River West & Comanche
Neighborhoods. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty by
empowering both individuals and their families with economic
prosperity through the usage of a two-generation approach. Make an
Impact with Our Team We're looking for career coach professionals
with exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills who will
guide and support customers as they explore new careers, enroll and
complete training, and gain employment to build a brighter future
for themselves and their families. This position involves working
with a team of professionals from the Tulsa Housing Authority and
Urban Strategies, Inc. to assist families under the Choice
Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department
of Human Development. Our goal is to revitalize these communities
by providing support to the residents and their families through
JobsFirst. We know the work we do is both highly challenging and
profoundly rewarding. Our successes come from positive attitudes,
diversity of thought, collaborative work, and compassionate
customer service. We hold ourselves to the highest standard because
we know the importance of our work for the community. - The Primary
Responsibilities of the JobsFirst Career Coach Include: Career
Coaching
- Meet with potential customers for all programs to learn about
their employment history, educational background, and career goals
to identify suitability for the multiple programs
- Advise customers individually and in small groups in career
development techniques, such as job search and application
strategies, resume writing, and interview skills
- Evaluate customers' abilities, interests, and individual
strengths using assessments, interviews, or professional
sources
- Conduct goal-setting meetings with customers and maintain
consistent communication to track progress toward their employment,
advancement, and/or education and training goals
- Assess needs and assist customers in overcoming obstacles by
making appropriate referrals, including scheduling problems,
childcare, transportation, family crises, and other life
situations
- Enroll customers in educational programs based on interests,
aptitudes, or assessments
- Promote career and employment-related programs and events, such
as job fairs and career workshops
- Understand diverse cultures and backgrounds to provide
inclusive support to communities within the Choice
Neighborhoods
- Conduct off-site housing visits, office visits, and community
site visits to gather information from residents Driving Results as
a Team
- Meet the program's goals for customers completing training
programs, job placement, promotion, and job retention -
- Record daily activity in Salesforce and report weekly
progression toward program goals
- Complete customer-facing and internal tasks on time utilizing
the organization's project management system
- Work closely with Program Coordinators to meet program goals,
strategically solve problems, and provide backup support to the
Program Coordinators
- Work collaboratively with the Business Services Team to
determine the types of jobs that match the skills and
qualifications of training graduates
- Participate in ride-a-longs with USI caseworkers as needed
Requirements:
- 1-2 years of previous mentoring, coaching, or relatable
experience -
- Minimum of 2 years successfully working in an office
environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with occasional evening and
weekend work required
- Personal transportation that can be used throughout the
workday
- Comfortable conducting presentations in front of small groups
or one-on-one setting Qualifications:
- Post Secondary education; BA or BS degree preferred
- Skilled in planning, identifying priorities, and providing
solutions
- Proficient computer skills and experienced knowledge of
Microsoft Office, Gmail, and Google Drive, with the ability to
adapt to new equipment and technology
- Desires to be part of a results-driven team that values
positivity and collaboration
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative work
culture
- Working knowledge of Salesforce is a plus
- Experience with Tulsa Housing Authority or public housing is a
plus Job Type: Full-Time Salary: - The salary range for this
position is $45,000 - $55,000 annually, based on experience
Benefits: Madison Strategies Group offers a competitive benefits
package including health, dental, and vision insurance,
company-paid short and long-term disability, life insurance, and a
4% match on your 401k along with generous holidays and paid time
off. How to apply: - Our multi-step hiring process ensures we
employ the right people with the skills necessary to innovate and
elevate the Madison Strategies team. Submit a resume and a cover
letter describing how the mission of Madison Strategies Group
motivates you. MSG is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a
diverse workforce.
Keywords: Madison Strategies Group, Tulsa , Career Coach JobsFirst, Other , Tulsa, Oklahoma
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