Career Coach

Abe Brown Ministries is a non-profit, Faith-based organization that has been in operation for more than 45 years. The inspHire Program is responsible for providing job placement and other support services for individuals with a lived incarceration experience, regardless of their religious preference, who are being released to Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco counties or an ex-offender referred to Abe Brown Ministries.

The Career Coach provides ongoing support and career guidance services, including diagnostic testing and other comprehensive assessments to program participants. Inform program participants on occupations and guides the client to develop a clear career path congruent to client’s skills. Jointly creates individual employment plans and informs clients on eligible training opportunities. Supports the Business Development Manager in initiating, maintaining, and developing employer relationships, developing employment opportunities, and work-based learning experiences that link to careers in high-growth industries. The Career Coach evaluates On-the Job Training contracts, Transitional Jobs, Customized Training and a myriad of other business engagement and training tools identified and/or approved by the organization.

Client Support - Assist clients with applying the key topics learned in professional development to real-world work situations, professional goal-setting and long-term workplace success strategies.

Collaboration – Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the Professional Development Instructor, Business Development Manager, and Case Managers to assess and assure client progress onto the Ready Client List.

Community Partnership – Promotes the ABM inspHire Program. Strongly advocates to businesses and community partners on behalf of our clients. Pursues people and materials that positively inform and encourages the client in their chosen and planned endeavors.

Administrative – Meticulously enters data and consistently maintains records, documentation, case files, and produce reports in our Efforts-to-Outcomes data system.

*Any other tasks assigned by inspHire leadership team.