POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Training Navigator connects PIE clients to various training opportunities by building relationships with current, prospective, and potential partners. In collaboration with the Employment Practitioners, he/she will assist clients to achieve success.

Responsibilities

• Research and connect with current and prospective training providers.
• Build and maintain relationships with current and future partners.
• Develop and maintain accuracy of training opportunities for PIE clientele.
• Attend various provider’s meetings to stay engaged and up to date with current trends and changes.
• Advocate for systems and policies supportive of immigrant, refugees, and limited English speakers.
• Assist Employment Practitioners with client and partner related duties.
• Assist in the design and implement overall partner recruiting strategy.
• Source and recruit partners by using databases, social media, etc.
• In collaboration with other PIE staff, assess clients’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills,experience and aptitudes to determine eligibility for various training opportunities.
• Assist in removing barriers to training for clients.
• Act as a point of contact and build influential client and partner relationships
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor or Associate degree or professional experiences in Social Work and/or related field, and 2 years’ professional experience in employment/vocational training field, or an equivalent combination of education and experiences.

· Be able to work in coordination with other team members.

· Prior experience working with refugee and immigrant clients.

· Demonstrated computer skills including knowledge of Excel, word processing and email programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:

· Knowledge of DSHS databases.

· Knowledge of community resources for refugees and immigrants.

· Experience interacting with all levels of management/staff and across organization lines.

· Experience presenting to different audiences verbally and in writing.

· Experience working with detailed information and presenting in a way that is easily understood by individuals at different levels within the communities PIE serves.

· Ability to multi-task

Position Reports to: Program Manager I (Mohamed Abdirahman)

POSITION STATUS:

Non-Exempt; Full-time; 40 hours per week

POSITION RATE:

$28-30; hourly

*Position also qualifies for full benefit after 90 days introductory period and includes the following: Paid sick and vacation, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person