Adult Education Navigator
America Works of New York•Milwaukee, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Adult Education Navigator guides adults through an education pathway that fits their needs, including GED, HSED, or diploma completion, and supports them through completion. The role takes a whole-family approach, considering factors such as children, child care, housing, transportation, and well-being when planning with clients. The position is based at America Works of Wisconsin's South, West, or North sites in Milwaukee County and serves clients in person. The organization is expanding to serve the North, South, and West regions of the county in 2027.
Requirements
- Experience in adult education, GED/HSED programming, academic advising, or workforce development.
- Complete paid training toward the State FEP credential required for the role.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in education, social work, human services, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
- A teacher, tutor, advisor, or coach-oriented approach.
- Patience and a belief that every adult can complete their education.
Responsibilities
- Learn each adult's starting point and goals and create a personal completion plan.
- Enroll clients in classes, tutoring, and testing with local providers.
- Maintain close contact with clients and find practical solutions for child care, schedules, and transportation.
- Connect graduates to training, apprenticeships, and college.
- Track progress and report it to the State each quarter.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid pre-tax.
- 401(k) with employer matching after one year.
- Paid, structured training to learn the program, systems, and service approach.
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Job Type
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