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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 CoachingProvide 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 PlacementFacilitate 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 CollaborationSupport 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 AdministrationMaintain 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 ImprovementDemonstrate reliability, flexibility, and responsiveness i