Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Heartland Human Care Services
Job overview
The Career Coach/Employment Coordinator at Heartland Human Care Services provides career counseling and employment services to support clients in overcoming adversity and securing jobs.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves conducting individual and group coaching sessions, developing career plans, facilitating workshops, building employer relationships, tracking client progress, and coordinating with other service providers.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have professional experience in career counseling or workforce development, skills in coaching and career planning, strong communication abilities, proficiency in tracking outcomes, workshop facilitation experience, and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Work environment and culture
Heartland Human Care Services values human rights and supports individuals facing poverty and injustice, fostering a multicultural and mission-driven work environment.
Company information
Heartland Human Care Services is an organization dedicated to human rights advocacy and support for vulnerable populations, offering programs in housing, asset building, refugee and immigrant services, and freedom from trafficking.
Job location and travel
This is a full-time on-site position located in Chicago, IL.
Company overview
Heartland Human Care Services (HHCS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support services to vulnerable populations, including immigrants, refugees, and individuals experiencing homelessness. They offer programs in housing, healthcare, employment, and legal assistance to help clients achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life. Founded as part of Heartland Alliance, HHCS has a long history of advocating for social justice and human rights, leveraging grants, donations, and government funding to sustain their impactful initiatives.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your professional experience in career counseling, employment services, or workforce development, emphasizing your ability to develop career plans and conduct both individual and group coaching sessions.
Focus on showcasing your strong communication and interpersonal skills, your success in building relationships with clients and employers, and your proficiency in tracking client progress and coordinating with service providers.
Apply through multiple channels including Heartland Human Care Services' official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this role.
Connect with current employees in the career services or employment coordination division at Heartland Human Care Services on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their work supporting displaced individuals or asking about their experience facilitating workshops and employer relationships.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'career counseling,' 'employment services,' 'career plans,' 'workshops,' and 'client progress tracking' to ensure your application passes initial screenings.
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