Career Guidance Specialist

Denver Indian Center • Denver, CO

6d • $57,000 - $59,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The NWP’s Career Guidance Specialist is responsible for assisting program participants in becoming job and career ready and employed.

Requirements

• Associate degree/bachelor’s degree in business and/or human services, preferred); and/or equivalent experience will be considered.
• Continued professional development to expand knowledge to stay current with developing trends related to work responsibilities.
• Experience working with American Indian/Alaskan Native people.
• Computer proficiency with office equipment, Microsoft Office Suite, and database systems.
• Knowledge of job search skills development, job placement, and job retention);
• Knowledge of individual assessments.
• Knowledge of job coaching.
• Knowledge of labor market analysis.
• Self-directed and motivated with strong organizational, systematic, and orderly abilities including a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with NWP Department and Denver Indian Center Staff.
• Ability to motivate program participants and to encourage successful completion of individual goals;
• Excellent communication skills include the ability to develop and deliver both oral and written presentations.
• A current/valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• A clean criminal background check
• Ability to be placed on DICI insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of American Indian culture
• Ability to speak English fluently
• Multilingual is a plus, especially cultural languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service for all community members utilizing DICI programs and facilities including sharing information about the NWP and the DICI, if necessary.
• Assist in recruitment efforts of the NWP; travel may require 25% of time.
• Conduct individualized assessment and intake for program participants to determine “fit” with desired employment and the Native Workforce Program.
• Assist program participants to continually develop job search knowledge and skills including resume preparation, job search, and computer (software) usage, to name a few.
• Assist program participants to learn and incorporate soft skills (job preparation like dress for success and interview skills) and knowledge.
• Maintain current job opportunity resource materials including posting on bulletin boards, website(s), and database(s) for sharing with program participants, partners and professionals.
• Assist program participants in the development of an individualized employment plan (IEP);
• Responsible for keeping accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
• Responsible for entering accurate and timely data into the NWP information management system.
• Working closely with NWP Manager for client orders and case management reporting.
• Work with other DICI employees, when necessary to assist other areas of the Denver Indian Center
• Delivered services in a timely manner, efficiently, and effectively and are documented appropriately.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all DICI records, access to the department and proprietary information.
• Adhere to DICI and NWP financial guidelines, policies and procedures (manual);
• Adhere to all applicable federal, state, local, DICI and program guidelines (regulations and laws).
• Adhere to DICI personnel guidelines (manual).
• Maintain a high level of professional ethics and standards.
• Efficient in Microsoft Office applications and databases.
• Follow up with clients to assess next steps in their career/training or education.
• Prepare narrative when presenting PAR requests for review for approval.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree