What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Navigator (Out of School) position at Center for Youth Services?
Learn to Earn is a job readiness program providing wrap-around academic and employment services to out-of-school youth ages 17-24 years old, funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. This program's purpose is to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in their employment and educational goals.
The Workforce Navigator is responsible for implementing all aspects of direct service delivery for the Learn 2 Earn 2 Program at The Center for Youth Services . This includes promoting the project, assessing participant skills and needs, helping establish academic and employment plans and goals, providing job-readiness information and supports, maintaining appropriate records and data collection, and identifying quality businesses to offer year-round internship opportunities for youth. In cooperation with the staff at The Center for Youth, the Workforce Navigator acts as a link to community agencies, local businesses and colleges, and Rochester Works!. The Workforce Navigator maintains regular contact with participants and their support systems, develops and facilitates job readiness trainings, refers youth to appropriate agencies for further supports, develops business relationships to provide paid internship opportunities to program participants, and provides direct support to all youth in attaining their educational and employment goals. The Workforce Navigator provides support to the Program Manager and acts as official ambassador of the program when necessary.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :
Implements all aspects of direct service delivery, including :
- Promoting the Project
- Recruiting Participants
- Screening and Qualifying Applicants
- Assisting with the Development and Maintenance of a Job Readiness Training
- Meeting with participants frequently to :
Assess and review needs
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field or an equivalent combination of education, employment and life experience is required. Valid driver's license and regular access to an insured vehicle is required.
The Center for Youth is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $20 - $23
