Career Navigator, Workforce Development
About The Position
Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking a Career Navigator, Workforce Development to join our Programs x Long Term Recovery team! The Career Navigator, Workforce Development will collaboratively and cooperatively work within their team and on cross-functional teams. This position will require working with competing priorities and keeping multiple stakeholders appraised of decisions. The Career Navigator, Workforce Development will foster relationships with community partners, skills training partners and employers in the skilled trades. The Career Navigator, Workforce Development will also serve as the liaison between Team Rubicon and participants enrolled in workforce development programming. Every day will be a challenge, but every month brings new opportunities for an organization that is quickly becoming a household name in disaster response. This position reports to TR’s Program Manager, Workforce Development and is based in New Orleans, LA.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of direct, client-facing experience in workforce development, case management, or a related human services field, including responsibility for supporting participants from intake through placement or retention
- Proven record of client-centered experience such as case management, employment support, training, and/or coordination of care
- Proficient with technology tools and in remote working for communicating and coordinating with a large network of TR staff members as well as external stakeholders
- Successful past performance in providing person-centered care
- This is a full-time; HYBRID / ONSITE position based out of New Orleans, LA and provides a flexible & non-traditional work schedule
- Evening and weekend schedule supporting leadership meetings, video conferences, events, and operations
Responsibilities
- Supports workforce development initiatives aimed to enhance the skills, employability, and career progression of participants.
- Provides wrap-around support and career counseling for workforce development participants through referrals for community-based services, coordination of financial and resource support services, resume development, job search and job retention support.
- Conduct initial intake assessments, evaluate interests and skills, career readiness and develop individualized career plans.
- Maintain timely documentation of all participant engagement demonstrating both frequent and impactful participant support.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community-based partners, local and state agencies as well as employers.
Benefits
- Flexible Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Generous holiday schedule (including a paid week off between winter holidays)
- Matching 401k contributions up to 4% with no vesting requirement
- 100% company-paid health benefits for employees and their dependents
- Professional development, leadership development and events/conferences
- Paid time off to volunteer with the non-profit of your choice
- One-week all-inclusive onboarding experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
