Career Navigator - AMIKids WFD-Charlotte

AMIkids•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Career Navigator role guides participants’ direction and development related to career exploration, resume writing, interview skills and job search strategies; provides guidance on applicable continuing education and/or training opportunities along with building an employer network and connecting youth with potential employment and other career resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience providing career development
Four (4) years’ experience providing career development services (equivalent experience may be substituted for education requirements at a rate of two years of relevant experience for each year of required education)
Knowledge of employment interviewing techniques, employment and wage laws and guidelines
Familiar with career assessment tools and job search resources
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group
Successfully works independently or within group environment
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively

Nice To Haves

Certification in career counseling or career development preferred
Experience working in a non-profit or community-based organization is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide guidance/counseling and development to participants regarding career options and related education and/or training, and monitor their success (e.g. course work tests, how to overcome barriers, etc.)
Provide a list of open employment opportunities and resources for participants, minimally twice a month
Implement a career exploration mindset; connect participants with potential mentorships, shadowing opportunities and internships, providing real work exposure and hands-on experience
Effectively implement AMIkids Way (Kids First, Safety, and Family) and key elements of Positive Youth Development (Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Community Involvement, and Challenged & Engaged Programming) and the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) in all interactions with participants
Interactions with participants shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for participants to ensure effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals
Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to participants
Develop and maintain a relationship with participants to ensure engagement, progress and successful completion
Attend job fairs state-wide and support participants in job placement visits
Work with participants to identify the necessary documentation for required enrollment in related educational or training programs, employment opportunities, and address issues that arise
Build a network of employers within the assigned area(s) to assist in participants securing employment, and maintain effective relationships with employers and community organizations, and serve as a liaison with internal and external partners to pave the way for a successful outcome for participants
Conduct related assessments for each participant
Develop individualized career portfolios/plans with the participants along with actions steps for them to reach their goal
Guide participants through the application process, how to apply, prepare for interviews and onboard and place into employment
Create relevant reports, update reports to monitor, track and evaluate participant’s progress, outcomes, and provide to applicable parties on a monthly basis
May drive for work-related tasks
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned