Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work alongside other passionate people in a supportive environment where collaboration and creativity are encouraged? Are you driven to improve your skills for the purpose of helping others? Then the Career Navigator position is for you! We are seeking compassionate and team-oriented individuals to join our spirited team. As a Career Navigator, you will provide career coaching and guidance to participants and direct them to the appropriate training/job opportunities and services.

Successful Elements:

• Meet with participants to discuss short-term and long-term career goals and address any employment barriers
• Utilize industry-specific assessment tools to determine next steps
• Provide career guidance and support to participants in-person and via telephone
• Work with participants to co-create service plans that include a combination of job search assistance, training and internship opportunities
• Coordinate and schedule participants for internship interviews, training enrollments and appointments
• Provide a variety of community resources for participants requiring additional services
• Maintain knowledge of employment opportunities and training programs to make accurate assessments and referrals
• Discuss participants’ current schedules for education, work experience or community service experience, child care, transportation and supportive services
• Complete data entry in multiple databases
• Communicate with employed participants to adjust to the demands of the workplace and discuss achievements. This includes developing problem-solving strategies to ensure they succeed in a new workplace environment.
• Provide retention services that include at a minimum, monthly check-ins with participants who have obtained employment
• Collect, scan and organize client records for file storage

Required Experience:

• Experienced in case management, career coaching or social work
• Experienced in handling high volume client traffic
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Intermediate computer skills required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Required 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!
From: EDSI