Construction Careers Coach & Job Readiness Mentor

Description: Revolution Workshop is a social enterprise that provides carpentry and woodworking workforce development for unemployed or underemployed people in partnership with area businesses.

Prepare clients for employment and retention in the construction industry, maintaining a job placement rate of at least 90% Teach employment readiness classes, such as resume writing, interviewing, wage negotiation, digital skills, etc. Teach Construction 101 classes on construction career pathways. Provide transparent insight for clients about the state of the construction industry Assist clients in creating resumes, writing cover letters, and searching for jobs. Conduct one-on-one sessions with clients to understand their career goals and coach them through the process of achieving career success. Observe clients in the shop during training and during work experience to provide constructive feedback to teammates and to the clients themselves about work readiness. Motivate clients to take steps towards their own goals with a high sense of urgency Assist trainees with learning how to network with construction company partners. Help coordinate employer presentations, job site tours, etc. to provide clients with a deeper understanding of the construction industry. Refer clients to job openings and provide the Business Engagement team with prompt follow-up regarding any open positions. Ensure Data And Grant Compliance Prepare key documents for the program related to each client’s employment goals, barriers, and skills. Responsible for collecting all grant-related employment documentation and inputting all data into various databases based on funding and program needs (IWDS, Salesforce, etc.). Work As a Team Member Collaborate with Instructors on client’s shop skills and job readiness. Collaborate with Case Manager on identifying and resolving barriers to employment Collaborate with the Business Engagement team on job leads and job matching. Collaborate with Alumni Employment Coach on job readiness workshops and alumni placements during slow seasons Collaborate with the Alumni team on alumni engagement and job readiness. Work with the RW team on the planning and development of Revolution Workshop programs. Other tasks assigned by the supervisor. RW’s Core Values Accountability: We believe actions matter. We hold our trainees, graduates, employer partners, and each other to the highest standards of excellence. Compassion: We value lived experiences. We give each person we work with the individual support they need to succeed — whether that’s equipping them for their journey or simply offering an opportunity. Social Justice: We amplify the voices of those we serve to dismantle the systems that economically oppress black, brown, and underserved communities Integrity: We strive to do right by those we serve with an eye towards honesty, inclusion, and equity. Community: We value everyone who walks through our door. We’re a life-long safety net, cheer squad, and career network. Work Environment This position is performed in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to construction dust, moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Knowledge and experience working with underserved individuals through approaches that emphasize resiliency, strength-based coaching, and trauma informed care Excellent computer skills – Google G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Gmail etc.), Microsoft Office, Excel, ability to learn new systems and databases High sense of urgency to get trainees across the finish line Ability to stay organized across multiple projects at the same time Shared lived experience with our clients, or, at least two years’ experience working with racially diverse groups Understanding of barriers to employment Excellent writing skills and interpersonal communication Recognize and respond to emerging priorities, allow for flexibility in your schedule Must be available for evening events and occasional weekend events as needed Preferred Knowledge of construction industry (strongly preferred) Bachelor’s degree or technical skills education Experience in workforce development or working with individuals to gain employment