Workforce Development Associate Jobs in Kentucky

Adecco is assisting in the search for a Career Coach in Lexington, KY. Career Coaches provide individualized career coaching and postsecondary transition services to high school students. Contractors work collaboratively with schools, employers, families, and community partners to help students explore careers, develop career plans, prepare for employment and postsecondary education, and successfully transition after graduation. Coaches maintain accurate documentation, deliver services in accordance with program SOPs, and contribute to statewide performance goals.

Expected Deliverables

· Maintain assigned student caseload.

· Develop and monitor Individual Career Plans.

· Conduct career assessments and coaching sessions.

· Assist with resumes, interviews, FAFSA, and postsecondary applications.

· Coordinate work-based learning experiences.

· Maintain employer partnerships.

· Maintain complete Salesforce documentation.

· Meet established KPI targets.

· Participate in required training and meetings.

· Maintain productive relationships with school personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Deliver individualized career coaching services.

· Facilitate career exploration activities.

· Coordinate internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and employer engagement.

· Support college and career readiness initiatives.

· Maintain confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and policies.

· Communicate effectively with students, educators, employers, and families.

· Analyze student progress and adjust coaching strategies.

· Travel regularly between assigned schools and community locations.

· Support special projects and statewide initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Education Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education, counseling, human services, business, communications, public administration, psychology, social work, or a closely related field.

· Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Experience

· Experience working with high school students or young adults.

· Career counseling, advising, workforce development, or case management.

· Postsecondary admissions, financial aid, or college access.

· Employer engagement or business relations.

· Delivering presentations or classroom instruction.

· Working within public education or government programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Student-centered coaching

· Relationship building

· Written and verbal communication

· Organization and time management

· Problem solving and critical thinking

· Data entry and documentation

· Public speaking and facilitation

· Professional judgment

· Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams

Preferred Technical Experience

· Salesforce CRM

· Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, SharePoint)

· Virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams)

· Career exploration platforms (e.g., Pathful, Futuriti.org, Transfr)

· Data dashboards and reporting experience

Preferred Competencies

· Coaching and mentoring

· Customer service

· Continuous improvement

· Adaptability

· Initiative

· Collaboration

· Cultural competency

· Accountability

· Innovation

· Leadership potential

Working Conditions

· Primarily school-based with frequent travel.

· Combination of office, classroom, and community environments.

· Occasional evening or weekend activities.

· Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and transport program materials.

· Frequent computer and mobile technology use.

Performance Expectations

Performance will be evaluated using quantitative and qualitative measures, including:

· Student caseload management

· Individual Career Plan completion

· Postsecondary applications

· Resume and mock interview completion

· Work-based learning placements

· Employer engagement

· Salesforce documentation quality

· Data timeliness and accuracy

· School partner satisfaction

· Compliance with SOPs and contractor requirements

· Professional development participation

· Contribution to initiative goals.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $30.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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