Goal Based Coach

JVS Boston

Career Coach supporting clients in reaching educational and employment goals through individualized plans and workshops. Working for a non-profit dedicated to career development in diverse communities.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $52,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct 1:1 meetings with clients assessing needs through interview, observation, and examination of information.
Create individualized plans to ensure that each client has a clear path to achieving their education and employment goals while also complying with funder requirements, as necessary.
Assist clients in goal setting and identifying services leading to education, job training, skills upgrades, and employment.
Connect with clients regularly to support successful implementation of their plan and provide regular reporting based on funder requirements.
Understand and apply knowledge of internet resources for employment and training opportunities.
Establish, track and meet program dashboard indicators using database software.
Support and promote the mission and philosophy of JVS both internally and outside the organization.
Function as part of the JVS team to provide high quality employment services.
Establish relationships with key stakeholders, including funder, community-based partners and employers, and work collaboratively in a structured and on-going manner.
Demonstrate knowledge of key principles and best practices of adult training, group facilitation and 1:1 career coaching.
Interact in a team environment to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with key stakeholders (participants, colleagues, coworkers, employers, partner organizations, funders, etc).
Take proactive actions to serve and refer clients to other JVS programs and opportunities.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and team-based projects.
Collaborate with team members when needed.
Contact potential/current clients to schedule/confirm appointments using appropriate systems and software.
As a public facing team member, demonstrate a courteous demeanor with strong customer service skills.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with compassion and tact.
Exercise discretion in handling confidential information and follow all appropriate safeguards to protect client information.
Participate in meetings, in-service training, team-based projects, and committees.
Communicate regularly with Supervisor to ensure smooth delivery of services.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of experience in the mentoring/education/advising/career coaching/recruiting field with excellent knowledge of career coaching tools and strategies.
Knowledge of web-based job search resources and techniques.
Demonstrated proficiency with using a computer in the job search including ability to complete online job applications and maintain accurate records of services provided in databases.
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills required.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
Bilingual or second language proficiency, strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Recruitment JVS Boston is one of the largest community-based nonprofit organizations in Greater Boston that provides adult education, vocational job training, career counseling, and job placement services. It empowers immigrants, refugees, people with disabilities, and other job seekers with free skills training, financial coaching, and supportive services while partnering with employers to design workforce pipelines, recruit candidates, and support employee retention. JVS Boston focuses on economic mobility and systems change through employer and community partnerships and multilingual, culturally responsive programming. Goal Based Coach Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 30 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Boston – Hybrid 💵 $50k - $52k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ✨ Coach Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Conduct 1:1 meetings with clients assessing needs through interview, observation, and examination of information.
Create individualized plans to ensure that each client has a clear path to achieving their education and employment goals while also complying with funder requirements, as necessary.
Assist clients in goal setting and identifying services leading to education, job training, skills upgrades, and employment.
Connect with clients regularly to support successful implementation of their plan and provide regular reporting based on funder requirements.
Understand and apply knowledge of internet resources for employment and training opportunities.
Establish, track and meet program dashboard indicators using database software.
Support and promote the mission and philosophy of JVS both internally and outside the organization.
Function as part of the JVS team to provide high quality employment services.
Establish relationships with key stakeholders, including funder, community-based partners and employers, and work collaboratively in a structured and on-going manner.
Demonstrate knowledge of key principles and best practices of adult training, group facilitation and 1:1 career coaching.
Interact in a team environment to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with key stakeholders (participants, colleagues, coworkers, employers, partner organizations, funders, etc).
Take proactive actions to serve and refer clients to other JVS programs and opportunities.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and team-based projects.
Collaborate with team members when needed.
Contact potential/current clients to schedule/confirm appointments using appropriate systems and software.
As a public facing team member, demonstrate a courteous demeanor with strong customer service skills.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with compassion and tact.
Exercise discretion in handling confidential information and follow all appropriate safeguards to protect client information.
Participate in meetings, in-service training, team-based projects, and committees.
Communicate regularly with Supervisor to ensure smooth delivery of services.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested. 🎯 Requirements
1-3 years of experience in the mentoring/education/advising/career coaching/recruiting field with excellent knowledge of career coaching tools and strategies.
Knowledge of web-based job search resources and techniques.
Demonstrated proficiency with using a computer in the job search including ability to complete online job applications and maintain accurate records of services provided in databases.
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills required.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
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Hard Skills & Tools

Career Coaching ToolsJob Search TechniquesIndividualized PlanningGoal SettingProgram Dashboard Indicators

Soft Skills

Customer Service SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationCompassionate InteractionDiscretion in Confidentiality