Post-Release Career Coach - 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. Position Overview: 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. 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.

Requirements

for 1:1 Sessions.

: 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.