Career Navigator - Youth Services

Jevs Human Services•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At JEVS Human Services, we are committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential by fostering self-sufficiency, fulfillment, and growth. Through our work, we make a meaningful impact each year for individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges, as well as those navigating barriers such as unemployment and underemployment. The Career Navigator will support the Program Director with all operations and management of the program. This person provides a variety of classroom and participant support activities required to maintain a high level of participant retention and successful achievement of participant and programmatic goals. The program will support youth and young adults by offering career readiness training, paid work experience activities, and case management. The Career Navigator will support efforts for program start-up, implementation, and continuous improvement. This role is hybrid, at least 3 days onsite required weekly. Note that depending on the needs of the program, the number of days could fluctuate from 3 to 5 days a week on site.

Requirements

High school diploma/equivalency with commensurate experience
Passion for supporting youth and young adults.
Experience with workforce and training programs for youth or adults.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Understanding of database management such as Salesforce, the Commonwealth Workforce Development System (CWDS) or other CRM software.
Ability to perform administrative functions such as organizing and completing paperwork, gathering, and tracking data, and reading and understanding technical documents.
Experience cultivating and managing partnerships with community and advocacy organizations and/or government entities.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Willingness and ability to travel to various locations.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Coordinates entire arc of Discovery process for assigned participants.
Works with participants to identify internship and employment opportunities, selected through Discovery process.
Coordinates the transition to employment activities for assigned individuals.
Participates in recruiting participants for the project.
Maintains accurate records for customer, participant, and organizational needs.
Establishes and maintains an individual service file for all assigned participants. Implements an ongoing data‐collection system for each, as identified by the Program Manager. Takes notes on participant performance and problems. Records ISP / IEP data and ensures that ISP/ IEP objectives are accomplished.
Engages with employers participating; educates employers and staff; facilitates resolution of participant's challenges.
Serves as liaison with community businesses, parents /guardians, and other external agencies.
Contributes to project's strategic plan and outcomes.
Assists with participant behavior support. Provides coaching, counseling and feedback when necessary.
Assists in identifying creative solutions to encourage smooth transitions.
Facilitate internships and employment by providing all aspects of support.
Onboarding participants into internships
Drives personal vehicle to alternative work sites. Occasionally transports participants.
Other related duties.

Benefits

401(k), with company match
Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
Ample paid vacation and sick time
10-12 paid holidays per year
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
Employee referral bonus
Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

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