Career Coach

Tulsa, OK

In Person

This is an in-person role with the expectation that staff report to a CEO site, as the majority of participant interactions are conducted in person.

Anticipated deadline to submit application: November 16. Position may close early if application limit is met. Apply promptly for full consideration.

The Opportunity

The Career Coach supports program participants—individuals returning from incarceration—from the point of reentry through their first year of job retention. Career Coaches help participants stay focused and motivated while working on transitional job sites, provide intensive coaching on interview and employment readiness, and build trusting relationships that prepare participants to access and maintain long-term employment. In addition to core coaching responsibilities, this role may support program-specific needs, including preparing participants for occupational training and apprenticeship-related opportunities.

This is an in-person role with the expectation that staff report to a CEO site, as the majority of participant interactions are conducted in person.

As part of our mission, we strongly encourage individuals who have lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system to apply for this role.

Who We Are

The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides employment services to people recently released from incarceration. Across the United States, 8,000-9,000 people participate in CEO each year, transitioning to employment that supports themselves, their families, and their communities.

What began as a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice in the 1970s to address employment barriers facing the formerly incarcerated following release in New York City has grown into the leading reentry employment organization in the country, where over 30,000 formerly incarcerated individuals have secured full-time employment since 1996.

Who You Are

You have 2+ years of related experience working directly with individuals from marginalized backgrounds. Experience working with people with criminal legal system involvement, housing instability, or mental health needs preferred.
You have experience providing feedback and guidance to encourage growth and development
For roles supporting Career Pathway and Apprenticeship duties: You have a familiarity with workforce training, pre-apprenticeship, or Registered Apprenticeship systems preferred.
You have demonstrated commitment to CEO's mission, social justice, and reentry, and interest in working in a fast-growing, results-oriented nonprofit environment
You are passionate about helping individuals become the best version of themselves and guiding individuals to achieve career goals through a balance of accountability and empathy
You are comfortable providing the feedback and support necessary to facilitate the development of participant knowledge and skills
You have strong customer service skills, taking a human-centered approach when communicating
You have the ability to anticipate problems, evaluate them, and determine/implement solutions
You have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust to particular personalities and interaction styles on the spot
You are data driven with growth mindset, with ability to take detailed notes
You are highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and/or ask for support with prioritization when needed
You are comfortable learning new technologies that an organization adopts/implements
You have the ability to maintain composure and work efficiently during stressful circumstances

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Key responsibilities of the Career Coach include but are not limited to:

Engaging participants in ongoing discussions about their employment goals
Using motivational interviewing techniques to guide participants to goal achievement
Conducting regular one-on-one coaching sessions to assess progress, identify barriers, and develop actionable plans throughout every phase of the program journey, from onboarding through 365 days of employment