Job Description

Post-Release Career Coach - Greenville/Spartanburg, SC

Department: Career Coach

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina

Concordance’s reentry program is designed to dramatically reduce recidivism by helping individuals with justice involvement lead meaningful, abundant, and joyful lives. Our holistic, evidence-based model offers a wide range of services - therapy, case management, yoga, behavioral health and substance use recovery groups, spiritual care, life skills, medical care, education, and job readiness. Our Care Team formally supports each participant for a full year, ensuring stability and long-term success. Now operating in Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia, Concordance leads the nation in compassionate, innovative reentry care.

The Post-Release Career Coach plays a critical role in the success of our participants. Career Coaches work directly with participants to facilitate education, prepare them for long-term career success, and provide support in securing employment. The Post-Release Career Coach provides classroom-based education, one-on-one coaching and supports participants with successful employment throughout the program

Key Responsibilities - your role will involve:

Participant Support:

• Teach standard curriculum and develop enrichment activities that enhance participant learning
• Assess participant knowledge and job readiness through formal and informal assessments and classroom observations
• Guide participants on career planning; make recommendations for continuing education and leverage tools to help the participant identify skills, interests and strengths
• Conducting impactful 1:1 and group sessions, maintaining frequent and supportive participant communication. Meet minimum requirements for 1:1 Sessions.
• Supporting participants in transitions from classroom learning to part-time and full-time employment
• Preparing for sessions with participants by reviewing curriculum and participant case notes

Communication and Administration

• Collaborating closely with participants’ care team, including Case Managers and Therapists, to ensure coordination of services and holistic care delivery
• Collaborating with Relationship Manager to help identify employment that meets the skills and needs of the participant
• Documenting participant interactions, progress, and challenges in electronic record system
• Engaging with participants’ supervisors to review progress and intercept challenges in part-time and full-time employment
• Attending team meetings and trainings

The right candidate will come with the following attributes, education, experience and meet the physical requirements.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Passion for our mission
• Effective intervention skills and expertise in Career Coaching
• Flexibility and adaptability to provide support throughout phases of Concordance’s programming
• Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Skill in documenting interactions in case notes and flagging participant needs
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions

REQUIRED EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:

• CPR / Adult First Aid certification preferred
• Preferred certifications: Certified Professional Career Coach and/or Offenders Workforce Development Specialist

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• 3-5 years of experience of adult instruction experience, counseling, coaching, and/or experience directly supporting a formerly incarcerated population

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• This person must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for typing and reading and must be able to see, hear, speak, walk, and sit.
• The position involves intermittent standing, walking, bending, and the ability to lift and carry moderate-weight items.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally, assistance is required with event setup and classroom reconfiguration, which includes lifting and moving tables, chairs, and related equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information:

Why join Concordance?This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative mission and make a lasting impact on the lives of justice-involved individuals. As part of the Concordance team, you'll play a crucial role in advancing our vision and shaping the future of reentry services nationwide.
Team benefits:We understand the importance of work-life balance and the value of ensuring time for yourself and your family. We offer competitive pay and paid time off, a matching 401(k), and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additionally, we cover other benefits such as basic life insurance, AD&D, professional development opportunities, and an EAP program, which gives you quick access to a wide range of life resources.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• 401(K) matching program
• Generous PTO
• Wellness Stipend

Conditions of employment:The offer for the right candidate is contingent upon successfully completing the following requirements:

• Passing a drug test
• Verification of employment eligibility via I-9
• Satisfactory completion of a background check
• Verification of employment Verification of education
• Signing the team member handbook
• Declaration of no conflicts of interest

Today, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in our mission. Join this incredible team and support our efforts to expand our impact.