Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is currently seeking a Career Coach to join our team! Champaign County RPC is a people-focused agency made up of over 100 programs designed to generate possibilities for all within our community. A great deal of planning goes into creating opportunities where people can succeed on their own, and RPC is doing that work. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who desires to make a difference in our community! A Career Coach provides guidance, training and resources that help people identify pathways, set goals, and leverage agency so they can successfully compete in labor markets. Career coaches provide basic career services to walk-in customers and individualized job training case management to program participants, connect customers and participants to partners in the local workforce system and to other community resources, are available for participation in outreach and recruitment activities, and use the Illinois Workforce Development System to assist in administering a public workforce development program. An interest in serving and growing as a career coach who provides career and job training services through one-on-one guidance, training, and public speaking. Passion for public service and grant administration. The ability to take ownership of job duties and responsibilities and work as part of a team that is striving for excellence. Ability to follow program procedures and demonstrate professionalism to customers, participants, and stakeholders. Ability to handle program and client information in a confidential manner and report concerns as mandated. Ability to exercise judgement in interpreting data, applying legislation and policies, and making recommendations and decisions when limited guidance is available. Knowledge and respect for diverse cultures/lifestyles, an understanding of poverty, and a willingness to help others overcome barriers to employment. Ability to follow written and oral instructions with minimum supervision. Ability to set work priorities and organize effectively to meet deadlines. Computer skills needed to complete case documentation, data entry and timesheets.

Schedule:

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,

M-F Worksite:

1307 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign, Illinois 61821

Status:

Full-Time/37.5 hours per week

Starting Wage:

$20.00 - $22.00 Applicants may apply at: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6069613.careers?

CareersSearch&ein_id=102036736 Job descriptions may be viewed at: Job Description Page Employee Benefits may be viewed at: https://ccrpc.org/about_rpc/human_resources/benefits/index.php CCRPC is an

EEO/AA/ADA

employer.