What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Navigator position at JEVS Human Services?
Are you interested in assisting others in becoming more self-sufficient? Do you have a knack for matching skills and interest with appropriate employment opportunities?
The Educonnect Career Navigator is a member of the Career and Technical Education division and reports to the Director of Educonnect. The Career Navigator is responsible for carrying out the goals and objectives designed to ensure that Educonnect students are prepared to transition in externships and employment.
Responsibilities
At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.
Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.
For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.
JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.
The Educonnect Career Navigator is a member of the Career and Technical Education division and reports to the Director of Educonnect. The Career Navigator is responsible for carrying out the goals and objectives designed to ensure that Educonnect students are prepared to transition in externships and employment.
Responsibilities
- Informs students about externship opportunities and requirements
- Designs and delivers relevant soft skills trainings to increase student likelihood of workplace success
- Works with students to identify and apply for employment opportunities
- Assists students with completing externship application and requirement to enter externships
- Support career readiness by providing coaching that includes mock interviews, resume review, employer panels, and referrals to Job Developers, Career Coaches, and partner organizations.
- Maintains accurate records of job placements and retention on a regular basis
- Performs other additional duties as needed.
- Bachelor's Degree in education, social work, or related field preferred
- 3-5 years experience working with individuals related to career counseling and job placement preferred
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Philadelphia's workforce needs, certification courses, and requirements for credentialing opportunities
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Excellent computer and organizational skills and willingness to be apart of a team
- Flexible workweek hours and required, some early evening and weekend work required.
- 401(k), with company match
- Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Ample paid vacation and sick time
- 10-12 paid holidays per year
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
- Annual holiday party and office outings
- Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Dress-down Fridays
- Employee referral bonus
- Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses
At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.
Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.
For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.
JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.
Salary : $49,000 - $57,000
