Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas · 14 hours ago
Client Services & Workforce Development Coordinator (Part-Time)
Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas (DFS NWA) is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and highly organized Client Services & Workforce Development Coordinator to serve as a primary point of support for clients pursuing economic mobility, career advancement, and long-term stability. This role involves providing workforce development support, conducting client assessments, and coordinating community resources while maintaining documentation in HIPAA-compliant systems.
Non-profit Organizations
Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one and group-based workforce development support
Conduct comprehensive client intakes and needs assessments
Support job search, resumes, mock interviews, workplace readiness, and pay negotiation
Assist with workplace conflict resolution and career transitions
Provide career counseling–informed services within scope of practice
Support clients with interview, employment, court, graduation, and special event clothing
Complete all client documentation and follow-up in HIPAA-compliant systems
Track outcomes related to employment, wages, education, and certifications
Coordinate referrals to community resources as needed
Maintain knowledge of local resources including housing, healthcare, hunger relief, DV services, immigration supports, and education programs
Build and maintain relationships with employers and workforce partners
Stay informed about local hiring trends
Supervise and mentor interns supporting client services and boutique operations
Collaborate with staff and support fundraising and community events as a shared responsibility
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Services, or a related field required, or actively enrolled in a graduate program
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a mental health, workforce development, or client-centered setting
Strong trauma-informed, strengths-based approach
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with complex client populations
Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
Comfort with HIPAA-compliant databases
Cultural humility and experience working with diverse populations
Preferred
LAC (Licensed Associate Counselor) or CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor) strongly preferred
Experience with career counseling or economic mobility programming highly valued
Bilingual (English/Spanish or other languages) preferred
Company
Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas
Empowering Lives. Building Legacies.
Funding
Current Stage
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