Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site
Position Details Supervisor: Program Director Direct Reports: None Classification: Full-Time (Exempt) Position Summary The Career Coach supports participants ("Leaders") as they work toward obtaining and maintaining livi…
Skills: Career Coaching, Case Management, Emotional Intelligence, Trauma-Informed Care, Relationship Building
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The Career Coach provides one-on-one and group coaching to help participants overcome barriers and achieve long-term economic stability. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, tracking participant progress in CRM systems, and supporting classroom learning and career pathway development.
Candidates should possess high emotional intelligence, strong organizational skills, and experience in coaching, social work, or community development. Proficiency in Google Suite and CRM platforms, along with a passion for supporting individuals navigating poverty, is required.
Supervisor: Program Director
Direct Reports: None
Classification: Full-Time (Exempt)
The Career Coach supports participants ("Leaders") as they work toward obtaining and maintaining living-wage employment. Through individual and group coaching, the coach helps Leaders identify goals, overcome barriers, build career readiness skills, and navigate the job search process.
A significant aspect of the role is mobility coaching, an approach that focuses on helping individuals and families achieve long-term economic stability and upward mobility. Rather than simply assisting someone in finding a job, mobility coaching empowers participants to set their own goals, recognize their strengths, address obstacles, and develop sustainable plans for advancement. The coach serves as a partner and guide, helping leaders build confidence, access resources, and make progress across multiple areas that influence economic success, such as employment, education, financial well-being, housing stability, transportation, and family support systems.
Success in this role requires strong relationship-building skills, empathy, and an understanding of the systemic barriers that can affect people experiencing poverty. The Career Coach works collaboratively with Leaders to create meaningful, lasting change by supporting both their immediate employment goals and their broader journey toward economic self-sufficiency and career growth.
Neighborhood is an economic empowerment nonprofit working to ensure that the income of every family in our community exceeds the cost of living within their lifetime. We walk alongside individuals navigating poverty and create clear, supported pathways to living-wage careers, personal growth, and long-term stability.
At Neighborhood, we are committed to building a community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, embarking on a transformative journey toward career readiness, economic stability, and personal development.
The Career Coach plays a critical role in walking alongside each Leader during this 6-month journey, offering trauma-informed support, accountability, and guidance. This role requires both a high degree of relational intelligence and a strong operational skillset, balancing meaningful interpersonal work with consistent data, communication, and tracking. As such, the ideal candidate will be highly relational and emotionally attuned, while also organized and responsive in managing the systems that keep programming flowing smoothly.
Provide one-on-one coaching to a caseload of approximately 30 Leaders, including monthly hour-long sessions and weekly check-ins
Required Hours:
This is a salaried position. General in the office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Employees are expected to be available and working during these core hours unless otherwise approved by their direct supervisor. Outside of these hours, work schedules may be flexible and should be coordinated with the employee’s direct supervisor to ensure responsibilities and organizational needs are met.
Required Bi-weekly Wednesday Nights: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Salary/Wage: $66,625
Annual Flexible Benefits Stipend: $4,800 (This stipend is provided as taxable income and is fully flexible for your use, whether for insurance or otherwise.)
Total Compensation: $71,425
Retirement: Neighborhood offers a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with automatic employee enrollment and a 3% employer contribution.
Paid Time Off: Employees receive 160 hours (20 days) of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year. In addition, Neighborhood closes its offices during the week of Thanksgiving and from Christmas Day through New Year’s Day.
While the office is generally closed during these periods, some employees may be required to work limited hours to support organizational needs, donor relations, program operations, or other essential functions. Employees will not be expected to work on the designated holidays themselves, but work may occasionally be required on surrounding days during these closure periods as determined by their supervisor.
NEIGHBORHOOD exists to abolish economic and relational poverty through an integrated community of training and support.
We are a Career & Community Development nonprofit dedicated to creating lasting opportunities for individuals and families in underserved communities. Through our dynamic programs, we equip participants with the tools, connections, and pathways needed to achieve living-wage careers and lasting success. What We Do: -Deliver MBA-level leadership training through our Leadership Lab, empowering participants to amplify their strengths in careers and communities. -Provide fully funded access to industry-leading training and credentials through our Career Lab, unlocking opportunities for advancement. -Connect participants to living-wage jobs and ongoing support through Career Launch, ensuring long-term success and upward mobility. Our Mission: At Neighborhood, we believe in the untapped potential of every individual and the power of systemic change to create a world where opportunity is equitable, and every family can thrive. Get Involved: Whether you’re looking to partner, volunteer, or support our mission, join us in building a brighter future for individuals, families, and communities. Visit us at www.thisisneighborhood.com to learn more.
Offices: 911 B St, 108, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324, US
NEIGHBORHOOD exists to abolish economic and relational poverty through an integrated community of training and support.
We are a Career & Community Development nonprofit dedicated to creating lasting opportunities for individuals and families in underserved communities. Through our dynamic programs, we equip participants with the tools, connections, and pathways needed to achieve living-wage careers and lasting success. What We Do: -Deliver MBA-level leadership training through our Leadership Lab, empowering participants to amplify their strengths in careers and communities. -Provide fully funded access to industry-leading training and credentials through our Career Lab, unlocking opportunities for advancement. -Connect participants to living-wage jobs and ongoing support through Career Launch, ensuring long-term success and upward mobility. Our Mission: At Neighborhood, we believe in the untapped potential of every individual and the power of systemic change to create a world where opportunity is equitable, and every family can thrive. Get Involved: Whether you’re looking to partner, volunteer, or support our mission, join us in building a brighter future for individuals, families, and communities. Visit us at www.thisisneighborhood.com to learn more.
Offices: 911 B St, 108, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324, US
