Career Coach (Paid Position) - In-Person/Virtual (Georgia, USA Local Applicants Only)

About the position Passion for Life, Inc. seeks committed and motivated individuals to serve as Career Coaches. This impactful role involves guiding middle and high school students through self-discovery exercises, career exploration, and goal setting to help them realize their potential. As a Career Coach, you will guide in-person workshops and group coaching sessions for youth, using an interactive and engaging approach to inspire students to define and pursue their career aspirations. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about guiding youth and helping students unlock their potential. Undergraduate and graduate students in fields like Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, or related human services are encouraged to apply, making it a valuable experience for those pursuing careers in counseling, career coaching, or community service.

Responsibilities

• Career Guidance and Goal Setting: Assist students in identifying personal interests, strengths, and career goals, helping them to create personalized career development plans and set SMART goals.
• Facilitating Workshops: Lead high-energy, interactive group sessions based on a structured workshop script to engage students in self-discovery and career planning.
• Student Progress Monitoring: Track and evaluate students’ progress by documenting individual needs, goals, and action steps after each session to ensure continuous development.
• Advising on Career Pathways: Use assessments to help students evaluate their aptitudes and interests and advise them on relevant educational and career pathways.
• Building Resilience and Personal Development: Support students in developing resilience and a growth mindset, preparing them to overcome challenges they may face in achieving their career goals.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, or a related field.
• Classified as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student.
• Active Listening: Demonstrates excellent listening skills, fully attending to students’ comments and questions to foster a supportive environment.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Exhibits strong verbal and written communication abilities, facilitating precise, effective interactions with individuals and groups.
• Empathy and Patience: Works effectively with a diverse student population, showing deep empathy, patience, and understanding for students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Organizational Skills: Manages multiple responsibilities with strong organizational skills, ensuring each session is well-structured and impactful.
• Rapport Building: Naturally builds trust and rapport, helping students feel valued, supported, and confident in their potential.
• Positive Outlook and Motivation: Brings an optimistic attitude and encourages students to reach their full potential, inspiring confidence and resilience.
• Assertiveness and Decision-Making: Shows confidence in guiding sessions and making timely decisions, following established procedures to support student progress.
• Diversity-Oriented: Embraces and respects diversity, working inclusively with students of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
• Energetic and Enthusiastic: Maintains high energy and enthusiasm in every session, making the career exploration process engaging and exciting for students.
• Integrity and Trustworthiness: Upholds honesty and integrity, establishing credibility and trust in all interactions.
• Team Building: Encourages collaborative efforts among students, helping them work together toward shared goals.
• Self-motivation and Independence: Manages tasks effectively and works autonomously without direct supervision.
• Candidates must be based in Atlanta region, Georgia and have legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

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