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Job Title : WIOA Partner Navigators
Location : Gary, IN
Duration : 12 Months
Job Description:
Objectives:
supports and resources to serve those individuals.
accessing needed services, identifying a shared service delivery approach.
transition from high school into postsecondary training with a clearly defined vocational goal; securing wrap
around supports to promote successful completion of postsecondary training for youth and adults,
especially with individuals experiencing barriers to successful completion; facilitating access to meaningful
work-based learning activities; and coordinating other needed services to support quality employment
outcomes.
WIOA partner navigators (WPNs) will be embedded in the culture of the designated Work One center(s) and VR office(s). WPNs will be an embedded resource with knowledge of programming, services, and access points across partner programs. WPNs will be skilled in relationship building to support appropriate linkages and support mutual delivery of services to shared participants across partner programs. To facilitate this approach, WPN’s will be housed at both partner sites, embedded in the culture of partner agencies, regularly attend staff meetings, and obtain and retain knowledge of partner program services. Their primary role is to connect individuals with disabilities to appropriate partner programs, promote a streamlined cross referral process, improve service and program access for individuals with disabilities, and guide braided service delivery across programs. WPN’s will serve as a resource for colleagues and may arrange for ongoing cross training across partner programs.
Requirements
vocational rehabilitation, education, or related field.
Disabilities Act.
Working Conditions
WPNs will perform tasks in a variety of locations, including one, or more, Work One centers and Vocational Rehabilitation offices in the assigned geographic areas. WPN’s will have a regular presence at each partner organization. Meetings and activities will be conducted in-person with some remote work as applicable.
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of experience in training, social services, workforce services, vocational rehabilitation, or education
Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Required
Proficient in Microsoft
Required
Self-starter who can work independently
Required
Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Rehabilitation Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act.
Highly desired
Demonstrated experience with building and retaining partner and stakeholder relationships.
Highly desired
Experience in working with individuals and job seekers with disabilities strongly preferred.
Highly desired
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
Experience:
Work Location: In person
Contractor
Business Services
$75k-96k (estimate)
05/23/2024
05/30/2024
cortexconsultants.com
WHANGAREI, NORTHLAND
50 - 100
2006
SHAMROSE CHAUDHRY
<$5M
Business Services