What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Navigator position at EDSI Solutions?
Overview
Salary $45,000 year
Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your background and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Then the Career Navigator position is for you! As Career Navigator, you will provide customer-centered services designed to enhance workforce development activities and service strategies for job seekers and employers. You will provide direct program support to re-attach job seekers to the workforce utilizing focused work-based learning and skills training to include credentialed on-the-job training. We are seeking a dynamic, team-oriented and caring individual to join our spirited team.
Provide customer-centered services designed to enhance workforce development activities and service strategies for job seekers and employers. Provide direct program support to re-attach job seekers to the workforce utilizing focused work-based learning and skills training to include credentialed on-the-job training.
Responsibilities
• Manage a caseload of 50 to 75 customers with a 100% eligible enrollment rate• Implement recruiting processes and initiatives to identify and connect unemployed and long-term unemployed individuals to employment• Coordinate and provide direct case management services to include assisting the job seeker to: develop long- and short-term employment goals; create an Individual Employment Plan (IEP); and coordinate support and related services with other providers; track the job seeker’s progress toward goals and modify the IEP as necessary• Provide career guidance to assist job seekers in making and carrying out career decisions for success in the labor market; identify suitability for and/or barriers to employment/training• Assist in resolving problems that may impede participation and/or performance in selected programs; provide follow-up activities according to program guidelines• Oversee job seeker’s program participation providing career counseling, job coaching and career mentoring that ensures sustained employment • Document all participant contacts and activities in Commonwealth system of record to include case notes and post-placement follow up contacts• Track target goals to include enrollments, trainings, and entered employment, and provide weekly progress reports
Qualifications
• Experience providing excellent service to job seekers and employers• Experience working with unemployed, underemployed, displaced workers, noncustodial parents, ex-offenders, veterans, individuals with barriers or other economically disadvantaged populations• Ability to prioritize tasks and document all aspects of services provided• Demonstrated communication, analytical and interpersonal skills• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs• Bilingual in Spanish is a plusPreferred Education:• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: show up, smile and support!
Salary : $45,000
