About this position
Are you seeking more than just a job? Do you want to join an inclusive team of passionate people making real-world impacts, while also professionally growing and being valued in your role? Then a job at Episcopal Community Services (ECS) may be the perfect fit for you. Come explore how we empower communities and challenge poverty head on - all while taking care of our own wellbeing and each other. Learn more today, and let’s make meaningful change together!
SUMMARY
Employing the ECS Path to Prosperity model (adapted from EMPath’s Mobility Mentoring® Model), the Career Development Specialist is a member of a dynamic team of coaching and subject matter experts (ie Specialists) who support program participants working to achieve economic self-sufficiency. The Career Development Specialist will work directly with participants across ECS’ programs in support of their career and education goals.
Primary Functions:
- Provide ongoing, customized one-on-one coaching and guidance to MindSet program, other program participants and Community members in the areas of employment, careers and education.
- Participate in the development and facilitation of education and career workshops that both educate and inform participants about education and training opportunities, work readiness, and career planning.
- Facilitate and document participant progress through the administration of all relevant tools, including but not limited to the Career Development Plan and AI Coach.
- Steward strategic partner organizations into the ECS’ St. Barnabas Community Resource Center to administer their programs to the benefit of ECS participants and local community members[SM1]
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with education and employment organizations and other stakeholders who can provide expertise to support career development planning for participants.
- Engage in education and advocacy efforts with ECS stakeholders to further advocacy goals in alignment with the mission.
- Work as a team member in support of participant success.
Qualifications:
Required
- Commitment to ECS’ mission and values with a passion for working with families with low incomes
- Minimum of 2-4 years professional experience in career counseling or career coaching.
- Experience operating within the local workforce development and adult education system.
- Familiarity with advocacy issues relating to employing returning citizens and other marginalized populations.
- Openness to and respect for others’ cultures, identities, and lived experiences.
- Demonstrated ability to create a dynamic learning environment in-person, virtually or hybrid that supports participants skill building
- Demonstrated ability to establish and build strong, trusting partnerships with participants and partners.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to complete work accurately and efficiently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain complex information in plain language.
- Adept at comprehensive and timely data entry (CaseWorthy) for program analysis & program quality.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community-based resources in the greater Philadelphia area.
- Ability to travel and self-navigate throughout Philadelphia to provide services and attend meetings.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with participant information in accordance with established ECS Confidentiality Practices.
- High level of flexibility/adaptability, including ability to adjust schedule to meet participant needs.
- Proficient computer skills (including Microsoft Office, Zoom and Teams).
This job posting is not intended to provide a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities. Please review the attached job description for a additional details regarding this role.
Monday - Friday with limited evenings and weekends; this hybrid position allows remote work with some structured office hours required.
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