Embedded WIOA partner navigators will coordinate services that advance competitive, integrated employment for individuals served across partner programs.

Objectives:

• Increase the number of individuals with disabilities served across partner programs and leveraging

supports and resources to serve those individuals.

• Streamline access to services across partner programs, reducing or eliminating gaps or barriers in

accessing needed services, identifying a shared service delivery approach.

• Implementing successful practices to support participant navigation through Workforce services including

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

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of experience in training, social services, workforce services,

vocational rehabilitation, education, or related field.

• Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Rehabilitation Act, and Americans with

Disabilities Act.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with building and retaining partner and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in working with individuals and job seekers with disabilities strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft
• Self-starter who can work independently

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Application Question(s):

• 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 / Required.
• Demonstrated experience with building and retaining partner and stakeholder relationships / Required.
• Experience in working with individuals and job seekers with disabilities / Required.
• This position will require traveling within the district the candidate is working. Please see attached map for districts. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current State Rate. Do you accept this requirement?
• This position will be a hybrid position with capability of working remote. Do you accept this requirement?
• Candidate must reside in District 1: Counties - Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Starke, Pulaski, Jasper, and Newton Counties. Please confirm which county you resides in.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gary, IN 46408