We are seeking a dedicated "Partner Navigators" to join our team.

Job: WIOA Partner Navigators Dist.8

location : Vocational Rehab. Office 1531 S Curry Pk, Suite 300 Bloomington IN 47403-2716

Duration: Long term contract

This position will require traveling within the district the candidate is working. Please see attached map for districts. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current State Rate. Do you accept this requirement?

Candidate must reside in District, 8, Counties = Owen, Monroe, Brown, Greene, Lawrence, Daviess, Martin, Orange counties. Please confirm which county candidate resides in.

Embedded WIOA partner navigators will coordinate services that advance competitive, integrated employment for individuals served across partner programs.

Objectives:

Increase the number of individuals with disabilities served across partner programs and leveraging supports and resources to serve those individuals.

Streamline access to services across partner programs, reducing or eliminating gaps or barriers in

accessing needed services, identifying a shared service delivery approach.

Implementing successful practices to support participant navigation through Workforce services including

transition from high school into postsecondary training with a clearly defined vocational goal; securing wrap

around supports to promote successful completion of postsecondary training for youth and adults,

especially with individuals experiencing barriers to successful completion; facilitating access to meaningful

work-based learning activities; and coordinating other needed services to support quality employment outcomes.

WIOA partner navigators (WPNs) will be embedded in the culture of the designated Work One center(s) and VR office(s). WPNs will be an embedded resource with knowledge of programming, services, and access points across partner programs. WPNs will be skilled in relationship building to support appropriate linkages and support mutual delivery of services to shared participants across partner programs. To facilitate this approach, WPN’s will be housed at both partner sites, embedded in the culture of partner agencies, regularly attend staff meetings, and obtain and retain knowledge of partner program services. Their primary role is to connect individuals with disabilities to appropriate partner programs, promote a streamlined cross referral process, improve service and program access for individuals with disabilities, and guide braided service delivery across programs. WPN’s will serve as a resource for colleagues and may arrange for ongoing cross training across partner programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of experience in training, social services, workforce services,

vocational rehabilitation, education, or related field.

Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Rehabilitation Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated experience with building and retaining partner and stakeholder relationships.

Experience in working with individuals and job seekers with disabilities strongly preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft

Self-starter who can work independently

Working Conditions

WPNs will perform tasks in a variety of locations, including one, or more, Work One centers and Vocational Rehabilitation offices in the assigned geographic areas. WPN’s will have a regular presence at each partner organization. Meetings and activities will be conducted in-person with some remote work as applicable.

Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of experience in training, social services, workforce services, vocational rehabilitation, or education Required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Required

Proficient in Microsoft Required

Self-starter who can work independently Required

Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Rehabilitation Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act. Highly desired

Demonstrated experience with building and retaining partner and stakeholder relationships. Highly desired

Experience in working with individuals and job seekers with disabilities strongly preferred.

What we are:

My3Tech is an IT services firm focused on catalyzing transformational IT initiatives of its clients through deep domain knowledge, technology expertise and customer commitment. A trusted long-term service provider for various state governments across both the software product development and IT Staff Augmentation. Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with over 13 years of experience. We are CMMI Level 3 Certified for both IT Development and IT Services, ISO 27001:2022 certified for Information Security Management, and ISO 9001:2015 certified for Quality Management Systems.