Career Coach

At GST Michigan Works! our staff share a passion for positively impacting each other and the clients we serve. We believe our work changes the quality of people’s lives by helping our clients find meaningful work- where they are successful and financially sustained.

Check out our website at https://gstmiworks.org to see all the great things we do at Michigan Works!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are currently seeking a Career Coach in our Tuscola County Service Center in Caro to work closely with jobseekers in various Michigan Works! programs to help them with their training and employment goals. The goal of this position is to provide assistance to participants, including youth and refugees, by interviewing, assessing, providing support services, follow-up and referrals. The ideal candidate would be good at developing relationships and making connections with our customers to ensure training and employments goals are met.

People like working at Michigan Works! because we have great people, and we have a great benefits package! If you are ready to utilize your skills to positively impact our communities, we can’t wait to hear from you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide initial and extended interviews and assessments with participants to identify needs, interests, and abilities. Assistance may include resume writing, interview skills and career exploration and referrals to other agencies, as appropriate.
• Assist participants in developing Individual Services Strategies and employment plans that fit participants’ aptitudes, educational levels, physical abilities, career goals and local employer demand.
• Provide information to participants about the types of Michigan Works programs and services for which he or she may be eligible and assist with selection of programs based on individual interest, aptitude, eligibility and local employer demand.
• Work collaboratively with the Business Services team in monitoring available job leads, on-the-job or customized training opportunities, screening participants and making referrals when appropriate
• Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation such as participants’ personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, and relevant correspondence.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in Social Work, Human Services, Career Counseling, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred, however experience within the field will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of information technology, Microsoft Office Suite, and telecommunication hardware.
• Maintain confidentiality while providing patient, friendly and participant centered services.
• Knowledge of relevant human service programs and policies, resources and procedures.
• Bi-lingual candidate preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.66 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This is an in-office, Monday-Friday, 8-5 position. Are you okay with working 100% in-office?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
• Case Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Caro, MI 48723: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20