Career Services Navigator

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.   Join our Team as a Career Services Navigator in San Luis Obispo, California!

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits: 

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance

Hourly Rate: $23.00-$24.00

Administrative Support:

• Answer phones and direct calls appropriately.
• Check clients in and out of the job center.
• Maintain and update records with high attention to detail, data and paperwork management.
• Order and manage office supplies; operate basic office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, and printers.

Client Services:

• Assist job seekers in the career center resource room with basic services.
• Provide information and support to clients regarding available resources and services.
• Ensure a welcoming and supportive environment for all clients.
• Assessment/Eligibility of participants per project plan.
• Maintain case records detailing service needs and activities/arrangements for their fulfillment, according to data-management procedures established by program management and the funding sources.
• Conduct follow-ups with clients to track progress and provide ongoing support.
• Assist and/or facilitate program orientation or workshops at the job center or in the community.
• Attend and participate in community outreach events to promote career center services.  Assist with identifying and recruiting target population of clients for program enrollment.

Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Additional education or certification in a related field is a plus.
• 2 years of administrative or customer service experience required. Experience in a similar administrative or customer service role is preferred.  
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. Eckerd Connects adheres to California law CA A.B. 2188 regarding employer drug screening, for California residents.
• Must have appropriate and valid state driver’s license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Required to attend community events, local travel 10-20% of the time.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Workforce Programs:

Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers.  Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities.  We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

Our Program Location:

Eckerd Connects | Workforce Development

3450 Broad St. Suite 103

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact recruiting@eckerd.org.  Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.