Career Navigator, Florida Youth College

Tractor Supply Company

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Tallahassee State College (TSC) is seeking a full-time, grant-funded Career Navigator for the Florida Youth College program, a partnership between TSC and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice/Workforce Development. This role focuses on providing case management and counseling to youth in DJJ residential facilities, guiding them through career assessment, exploration, and post-release planning to support their long-term workforce success. The position reports to the Deputy Director under the Florida Youth College grant.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive support and detailed information about Florida Youth College to youths’ parents, the general public, and staff via in-person, phone, text, and email communication.
• Maintaining ongoing awareness of available youth resources to share with project partners and becoming a subject matter expert in areas such as Registered Apprenticeship, WIOA, Military, Career Exploration, or other areas identified by leadership.
• Conducting required 5-, 15-, 30-, 60-, 90-, and 180-day follow-ups with assigned caseloads and maintaining cumulative activity reports.
• Reviewing and processing referrals and related program documents.
• Assisting with the registration process and responding to inquiries regarding admission into postsecondary institutions.
• Processing changes in Workday and collaborating with instructors and program staff to support student success.
• Working with students to determine appropriate program tracks and reviewing documents for accuracy.
• Working closely with students to develop tailored, comprehensive success plans.
• Making referrals, scheduling and coordinating with program partners, and providing community resources to support student success and pathways to work-based learning or postsecondary education.
• Educating students on available options while providing guidance and advisement.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with assigned youth to ensure engagement and progress.
• Assisting each youth with setting up their Employ Florida account and effectively communicating ideas, instructions, and information both verbally and in writing.
• Developing individualized success plans for assigned youth and working with them to identify required documentation for postsecondary enrollment.
• Proactively assisting youth in securing work-based learning opportunities following their transition from an institution.
• Working collaboratively with a team to coordinate comprehensive services for youth while maintaining and utilizing required databases for data tracking.
• Assisting in developing automated communications with students and resolving process issues related to enrollment, admissions, resource referrals, and records.
• Serving as a liaison to external stakeholders, including educational partners, WIOA partners, community organizations, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors, employer partners, and others.
• Advising students on academic requirements, interpreting test scores and transcripts, and reviewing course prerequisites.
• Assisting with online college credit options, dual enrollment registration, and advising.
• Cultivating and maintaining ongoing relationships with CareerSource Florida partners, connecting each youth participant to their local workforce development board for continued counseling and access to WIOA services.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays.
• Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level