DOH- Career Coach

Career Coach - Nurse Aide Training Program (Temp)

TITLE: Career Coach - Nurse Aide Training Program (Temp)

WHO WE ARE:

CRIPCS is the nation's first adult charter school and a national model for high-quality adult education, career training, and student support. Our mission-driven team advances innovative, equity-centered solutions that empower adult immigrants and English language learners while strengthening our community and economy. Through our award-winning three-pronged model-foundational coursework, career certification, and comprehensive supports-and guided by our core values: Integrity, Respect, Perseverance, Compassion, Inclusivity, and Collaboration we advance our strategic priorities to empower our people and culture and build for the future.

ROLE SUMMARY: The Career Coach supports students enrolled in the Nurse Aide Training Program by guiding them through career exploration, employment preparation, and post-secondary education opportunities. Working closely with the Nurse Aide Project Lead, the Career Coach delivers individualized coaching, facilitates career readiness workshops, supports students throughout the job search process, and helps remove barriers that may impede student success. This role is instrumental in helping students transition successfully into employment and career advancement opportunities.

CORE WORKSTREAMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Career Advising and Coaching

• Provide individual advising during recruitment, registration, and application processes to support career and academic exploration.
• Conduct student intake and initial assessments to identify employment goals, educational aspirations, and support needs.
• Deliver one-on-one coaching sessions focused on career planning, job search strategies, and professional development.
• Assist students in identifying and overcoming barriers that may impact educational or employment outcomes.
• Follow up regularly with students regarding short-term and long-term employment and educational goals.

Employment Readiness and Job Placement

• Facilitate workshops on job readiness, resume writing, cover letter development, interviewing techniques, and workplace professionalism.
• Prepare students for interviews through mock interviews and coaching sessions.
• Assist students with job applications, employment searches, and industry-specific hiring requirements.
• Support students in obtaining employment aligned with their training and career goals.
• Coordinate post-secondary enrollment activities and educational advancement opportunities.

Student Support Services Collaboration

• Support the immunization collection process prior to student clinical placements.
• Collaborate with the Student Services Department to address academic, employment, behavioral, and personal support needs.
• Coordinate referrals to internal and external support services to ensure student success and retention.
• Partner with Student Success Team members to support transitions to employment and further education.

Student Information Systems and Documentation

• Maintain accurate and timely records of advising sessions, career plans, coaching notes, student outcomes, and employment activities within the Student Information System (SIS).
• Ensure documentation meets program, funding, and compliance requirements.
• Track student progress and support outcomes.

Financial Tracking and Expense Administration

• Maintain organized records of program-related financial transactions and expenditures.
• Collect, organize, label, and retain receipts, invoices, and supporting documentation for purchases and payments.
• Track expenses against approved budgets, monitor remaining funds when applicable, and flag discrepancies or potential budget concerns to the DOH Program Lead. Enter and update expense information in designated tracking spreadsheets.
• Ensure that purchases and expense documentation follow organizational policies and approval procedures.

Professionalism & Continuous Improvement

• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and responsiveness in an on-call work environment.
• Model CRIPCS core values in all interactions.

• Participate in training, meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Other Duties as Assigned

WHAT YOU'll BRING:

• Career Coaching & Workforce Development: Demonstrated experience supporting individuals in career planning, employment readiness, and job placement activities.
• Student-Centered Support: Ability to build trusting relationships and provide individualized guidance to diverse adult learners.
• Workshop Facilitation: Experience delivering career readiness workshops and presenting information to groups.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Technology Proficiency: Experience using Zoom, Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and student information or case management systems.
• Organization & Documentation: Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Ability to work successfully with individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND OTHER EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Social Work, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a coach, recruiter, employment specialist, or related workforce development professional.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, French, Amharic, or another language preferred.
• Experience working with adult learners, workforce development programs, or educational institutions preferred.
• Strong understanding of program management databases and student information systems.
• Fluency in spoken and written English required.

SALARY RANGE:

We offer:

• A hourly range of $50.00 an hour

Even if you don't feel that all of the requested qualifications aren't your current strengths, we still welcome you to apply. We invite all candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mobility sufficient to move about, stand, and/or sit for extended periods, and access all locations in the work environment
• Manual skill to appropriately control and manipulate objects, tools, materials, and equipment used on the job, including a telephone and a computer
• Flexibility and strength to reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone
• Ability to speak clearly in audible tones so that others may understand
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision.

DETAILS OF ROLE:

• FLSA CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT
• REPORTS TO: DOH PROJECT LEAD
• TYPE OF ROLE: TEMPORARY
• MANAGES: N/A
• SCHEDULE: SPRING: MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 5:00-9:00PM AND SUMMER: MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY: 8:30AM-12:30PM OR 1:00PM-5:00PM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. In accordance with federal and DC laws, Carlos Rosario School does not discriminate with regard to employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, family responsibilities, political affiliation, disability, matriculation, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to or contact the Human Resources Department at . If possible, in your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying.

Apply directly at Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School's career page at

This position will be posted until filled.

Compensation details: 50-50 Hourly Wage

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