Career Coach in Brooklyn, New York at Osborne Association Inc

The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

Osborne’s Workforce Development Unit is seeking an experienced Career Coach to support its Green Clean Energy project. This role is responsible for conducting community outreach and participant recruitment, screening and enrolling eligible candidates, facilitating orientations and job readiness workshops, providing ongoing case management and support, monitoring participant progress, and connecting participants to appropriate resources and referrals to support their employment and career development goals. The Career Coach will collaborate closely with the Director of Workforce and Employment Specialists. This position is based in our Brooklyn office, with occasional travel to Osborne offices in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

This position is temporary and is expected to end on or before June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Salary: $28.04- $29.67/hr

Essential Duties:

• Conduct orientations for prospective participants and determine eligibility for program admission.
• Provide individual and group counseling services to support participant goals and program outcomes.
• Deliver comprehensive case management through regular participant meetings to assess needs, monitor progress, and coordinate support services.
• Conduct participant screenings, intake assessments, and referrals to appropriate program and support services based on client needs.
• Collect, review and maintain required documentation to ensure compliance with program and funding source requirements.
• Facilitate work-readiness workshops and group sessions focused on employment preparation, including resume development, interview skills, time management, and other job-readiness skill-building activities.
• Participate in case conferences to support participant progress, performance outcomes, and reentry needs.
• Utilize Osborne's Salesforce database to document all activity with participants, such as case management, referrals and other group-related activities, in a timely manner
• Collaborate with program staff to develop training opportunities to increase vocational skills.
• Attend required training
• In-person collaboration is an essential function of the job
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work or Criminal Justice preferred; in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years of case management experience.
• Minimum two years of experience in facilitating workshops including job readiness training, mock interviews, resume preparation and conducting individual and group counseling sessions

Key Competencies:

• Engaging personality and detailed orientated skills are essential.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills are necessary.
• Knowledge of Google Apps, MS Word, Excel, and database management skills.
• Familiarity with community resources.
• Ability to travel locally between Osborne Offices as needed
• Ability to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflicts and listen.
• Access skills to deal calmly in crisis situations.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively well with diverse groups.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure.

Benefits of Working at Osborne

Generous benefits include four weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement, a flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a company match. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.

The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Be sure to include a cover letter with your application. No phone calls please. We wish we could personally respond to each application. However, we are unable to do so due to the volume of interest received.

** Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.