Job Description
Post-Release Career Coach - Richmond, Virginia
Department: Career Coach
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Richmond, Virginia
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. Each participant is formally supported by our Care Team for a full year, ensuring stability and long-term success. Now operating in Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia, Concordance is a national leader in compassionate, innovative reentry care.
Post-Release Career Coach
The Post-Release Career Coach plays a critical role in the success of our participants. Career Coaches works directly with participants to facilitate education, prepare participants 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, Licensure and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- CPR / Adult First Aid certification preferred
- Preferred certifications: Certified Professional Career Coach and/or Offenders Workforce Development Specialist
- 3-5 years of experience of adult instruction , 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. This person must be able to see, hear, speak, walk, and sit. 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 perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally, help set up for Center events or move classroom around including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs. 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
- Matching 401(K) program
- Generous PTO
- Health & Wellness Stipend
Conditions of Employment:
The offer for the right candidate is contingent upon successfully completing the following requirements:
- Passing a drug test
- Satisfactory completion of a background check
- Signing the team member handbook
- Verification of employment Verification of education
- Verification of employment eligibility via I-9
- Declaration of no conflicts of interest
