Career Coach

Jewish Community Services is actively seeking a Career Coach to provide direct career counseling and job placeme­­­­­­­nt assistance to job seekers. This is a hybrid role that provides flexibility to work from home and in the office. This role has both part-time and full-time openings. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate client skills, interests and goals to assist them in developing a career plan
• Assist job seekers in career exploration
• Teach job readiness skills to individual job seekers and in a group setting
• Assist in developing job leads and matching employment opportunities to appropriate clients

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Knowledge of current trends in career coaching, resume and job search strategies
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Comfortable with databases and proficient with MS Office
• Familiarity with and sensitivity to Jewish traditions, culture and values a plus
• Communicate clearly, effectively and positively
• Strong writing skills
• Strong computer skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Knowledge of current industry, job, and global employment trends

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ career coaching/recruiting experience

The PERKS of Working at JCS: Comprehensive Benefit Plan + 401(k)+ Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays + Free JCC gym membership (taxes apply)+ Professional Development Opportunities + Legal Shield + Pet Insurance + MD

529 College Savings Plans + Competitive Salary + Free CEU Opportunities + Supervision for Licensure

 JCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All opportunities at JCS are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of criminal background clearances, drug test, and degree and/or license verification. If the position requires driving, a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.