Career Navigator

About us

WEPA/Tec Centro is an innovative non-profit business in Lebanon, PA. Our Vision of embracing, encouraging, equipping and empowering all people in this community is becoming a reality! We are thrilled to begin this new program that provides our "students" with knowledge and skills to provide them with skills that are current and in demand. With access to relevant resources and information, individuals can become empowered. Through collaborative programs and partnerships, our goal is to provide opportunities to further enhance the personal and professional aspects of the community.

Job Summary:

This position is divided into two equally critical roles: Facilitating student enrollment and registration into Tec Centro Lebanon Workforce Training programs and supporting student success and completion of program participants.

The Career Navigator/Enrollment Specialist will actively recruit students through outreach activities, local college fairs and community events. This individual will help students determine the appropriate program or course offering, provide a general introduction to Tec Centro Lebanon programs and facilitate the enrollment of new students.

The Career Navigator/ Enrollment Specialist is also responsible for advising students currently in workforce programs, orienting new students and providing support to ensure program completion. The Career Navigator/Enrollment Specialist works closely with program students to assess workplace readiness skills, provides coaching, and career planning. The Career Navigator will track student progress, ensuring development and implementation of a collaborative student support model that includes employment preparation.

Duties:-

• Conducts outreach and recruitment of potential program participants. Meets with potential program participants to gauge their interests and skills.
• Assist with program registration process for assigned workforce programs which may include conducting placement assessments, interviewing potential participants, gathering documentation and ongoing communication with prospective participants.
• Assesses program participants' employment and training needs assessing personal characteristics, skills, and interests via individual interviews and/or group work.
• Develops and shares an individual career plan for program participants enrolling in workforce programs. The career plan will outline the necessary steps and goals the program participant needs to achieve in the program. Monitors each program participant’s progress, and adjusts plan to ensure success in the program
• Orientates program participants to the program's services and eligibility requirements in both group settings and individually.
• Establishes and maintains contacts with community organizations and educational institutions for participants' outreach, recruitment, and positive public relations.
• Facilitate and/or teach workshops on specific course content or in job search topics/questions specific to the program.
• Enter program participants' data into database systems and create reports as required.
• Collaborate with Employment Specialist on creating resumes and preparing for job interviews. provide notification of job fairs, or other hiring events as applicable.
• Participate in college fairs and other community events to recruit new program candidates.
• Remain current on the criteria required for this program by reading professional articles, attending courses, etc.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.

Education and Requirements:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.), preferably in healthcare, education or human services related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year experience in a position requiring networking with community organizations, job readiness preparation, career guidance or similar related experiences.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.

Preferred

• Experience working with adult learners in an educational setting.
• Experience working within a healthcare setting.
• Case management experience.

Skills:

Must be well versed in the knowledge and legal requirements needed to enroll and succeed in workforce training programs. Should be familiar with job trends in assigned workforce training programs. Should be able to identify changing market conditions that could affect new jobs.

CANDIDATES ARE URGED TO SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME FOR CONSIDERATION.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.74 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23