Career Navigator Apprentice (Roanoke) #T3442

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Roanoke, VA

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About The Position

This position is part of a Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Program designed to prepare the employee to become a qualified Career Navigator through on-the-job training and related technical instruction. The role provides workforce services aligned with the Wagner-Peyser (WP) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs. It is designated as a mobile worker role, with travel across the Commonwealth to deliver services to workforce centers; overnight or extended travel may be required based on business needs.

This is an hourly position limited to no more than 1,500 hours during the 12-month period from May 1 through April 30, regardless of hire date. The hourly employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. The position offers no state benefits.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of employment interviewing techniques, employment and wage laws and guidelines, and office operations and etiquette.
• Strong customer service, oral and written communication, and computer skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Professional and/or similar software.
• Ability to interact effectively with employers and the public.
• Ability to discuss, interpret, and apply agency standards and procedures.
• Ability to conduct interviews and research, evaluate skill sets and needs, use web-based applications to enter data and conduct database searches, and adapt to changing priorities and workload.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check, including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the United States; the agency does not provide sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in human resources, community services, workforce services, and/or training programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide workforce services in alignment with the Wagner-Peyser and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers.
• Prepare, review, and process accurate job orders.
• Match and refer qualified job seekers to employment opportunities.
• Market agency services to employers and job seekers.
• Conduct interviews to assess workforce needs and identify training or support requirements.
• Refer individuals to employment, training, and supportive services.
• Participate in on-the-job training and related technical instruction to progress through the Registered Apprenticeship program.
• Travel across the Commonwealth to deliver services to workforce centers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed