Workforce Development Career Coach

Compensation:

$43,702 - $45,469

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Grade:

E01

Department:

Community Outreach, Operations Support

Position Summary

This is a twelve-month renewable position contingent upon funding.

This position is located at the America's Jobs Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Full-time positions with Clovis Community College are not remote positions and require a physical presence at the assigned location to fulfill duties and college-related responsibilities.

The Career Coach is responsible for providing direct client services to participants enrolled in workforce programs administered through the Eastern Workforce Development Board. This position delivers case management, career counseling, and employment readiness services to assist individuals in achieving sustainable employment. The Career Coach works closely with employers, community partners, and One Stop staff to support participant success and address barriers to employment. This position reports directly to the Director of Workforce Development.

Duties & Responsibilities

Client Services & Case Management

• Provide comprehensive case management for participants, including assessment, service planning, and follow-up.

• Identify barriers to employment and connect participants to appropriate support services.

• Develop, implement, and monitor Employment Development Plans (EDPs).

• Track participant progress and update EDPs regularly (minimum every six months).

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely participant records and documentation in required systems.

• Assist participants in overcoming barriers impacting employment, training, or retention.

• Serve as an advocate for participants as needed.

Career Counseling & Participant Support

• Conduct individual and group vocational, occupational, and employment counseling.

• Provide guidance on career pathways, training opportunities, and employment options.

• Deliver core and intensive services to support participant self-sufficiency.

• Support participants in developing skills necessary for long-term employment success.

Employer & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain working relationships with local employers to support job placement opportunities.

• Conduct regular employer outreach to identify workforce needs and promote program services.

• Collaborate with community agencies and partners to connect participants to resources.

• Collaborate with One Stop staff and partner organizations to support participant services.

Workshops & Employment Services

• Plan, schedule, and deliver employment readiness workshops, including:

  • Work readiness

  • Resume and cover letter writing

  • Interviewing skills

  • Job search techniques

  • Job retention and workplace success

  • Coping with job loss and career transitions

• Provide hands-on assistance with job search and employment preparation.

Program Support & Coordination

• Coordinate with internal staff and external partners to support participant goals.

• Follow established processes and guidance provided by leadership and program staff.

• Cross-train in other workforce programs to better serve participants.

• Support achievement of program performance outcomes through effective service delivery and participant engagement.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Strong organizational, case management, and communication skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities

• Understanding of computer systems and office applications

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires up to weekly daytime travel within the Eastern Region, as well as occasional overnight travel for training and/or conferences.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires frequent and continuous sitting/moving about, continuous use of fine motor skills, and pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs. Positions may require prolonged monitor viewing. Equipment used includes standard office equipment and a variety of computer hardware and software.

SCHEDULE DETAILS:  

Must be available to work 40 hrs. per week with normal work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in education, human services, sociology, psychology, social work, guidance and counseling, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs and services

• Valid New Mexico driver’s license, as travel is required

• Must be able to work in person at the designated America’s Job Center within the Eastern New Mexico region

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, sociology, psychology, social work, guidance and counseling, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Two (2) or more years of experience in a human services, workforce development, or educational field

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Clovis Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Clovis Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.