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FastForward Career and Credentials Coach

  • https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/86128
  • Martinsville, Virginia, United States
  • ADMIN-STUDENT SERV (Patrick & Henry)
  • Patrick & Henry Community College
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Title: FastForward Career and Credentials Coach

Agency: Patrick & Henry Community College

Location: Martinsville - 690

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $44,192-$46,192

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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Job Description:
Patrick & Henry Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution committed to student success, lifelong learning, initiating an atmosphere of care via our caring campus model, and enrichment of the quality of life in the region it serves. Serving Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and the southern portion of Franklin County, P&HCC is a comprehensive open-door institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Patrick & Henry offers 29 associate degree programs, 12 certificate programs and 38 career studies certificate programs. The college also delivers a variety of nontraditional programs such as customized workforce development training, industry-recognized certifications, developmental and transitional programs, and courses for personal enrichment.

Organizational Objective:
P&HCC staff members work with a student population that reflects the population of Virginia. This work stands to ensure the economic mobility of all people in our service region. Knowledge and understanding of specific needs of all students and a commitment to helping each attain educational success are critical responsibilities of our institution. P&HCC continuously strives to provide students and staff with a positive environment that is welcoming and encourages connectivity through intentional behaviors that influence our campus culture and eliminates barriers to student success. Caring Campus is a collective effort to make students and employees feel welcome and connected to our college by instilling uplifting behaviors such as wearing name tags, warmly connecting students to necessary personnel, and openly engaging with students.

Purpose of Position:
FastForward/G3 Career and Credentials Coach will assist students interested or enrolled in noncredit and credit workforce training with career and educational planning services, program admissions, financial aid, successful training and credential completion, identifying work-based learning opportunities, and job placement and retention. Coaches will assist students in overcoming barriers to their success by connecting them to supportive services in their region, including the services of the one stop career centers, as appropriate. The coach will work closely with students before, during, and after their training and credentialing programs to provide support throughout the program and into the workforce.
Minimum Qualifications:

KSA’s include the ability to build relationships and provide excellent coaching services to students pursuing short-term workforce training, as well as strong recordkeeping skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. The coach should have basic knowledge of the workforce development system in Virginia and support resources and some experience in accessing supportive services for clients. The coach should have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to collaborate with community college and workforce partners and employers. FastForward/G3 Career and Credentials Coach works collaboratively with members of the Workforce Advising and Coaching team, the Career Center, as well as others in the WECD Division. Travel may be required to provide advising or coaching services or to meet with stakeholders.

The FastForward/G3 Career and Credentials Coach should have basic knowledge and experience in most of the following areas:
  • Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree in counseling, human resources, social services, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Coaches should have completed or be willing and able to complete the Virginia Career Coach Certification Program after employment.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Case management and development of individual action plans.
  • Exhibit professionalism and maintain confidentiality.
  • Job search, resume writing, interview, and professional soft skills.
  • Communicating and building networks with a variety of workforce partners and stakeholders.
  • Workforce development programs (e.g. WIOA, RVHI) and credentials.
  • Career assessment and labor market information.
  • Student resources including financial aid (e.g., WCG, FANTIC) and supportive services.
  • Active listening skills.
  • Effective critical thinking skills: ability to analyze situations and problems
  • Working with individuals from underserved populations.
  • Data systems, operations, and linkages.
  • Microsoft Office and social media.
Additional Considerations:

None

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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