Career Navigator

Oakmont Education•Dayton, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Navigator assists individual students to attain and keep competitive employment that is consistent with his or her vocational goals. The Vocational Specialist will assist students in their career choices by providing guidance and support to students.

Requirements

Must have a passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for building a strong, mission-driven organization.
Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving academic goals.
Commitment to continued personal and professional growth, and a commitment to the company’s mission, vision, and growth.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks.
Proven effective classroom instructional and management skills.
Experience with personalized student advising and motivation skills.
Has demonstrated ability to work effectively with all stakeholders.
Commitment to continued personal and professional growth.
Proficiency in the use of technology.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Certification/licensure in appropriate teaching area
Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) status in teaching assignment

Responsibilities

Conducts orientation/interviews with each individual student to evaluate skills, work history, and personality.
Develops an individual career plan and training plan for each new student with information from the student, and with permission from family members or past employers.
Conducts a required job class that teaches students job readiness skills.
Assists students with long-term employment goals, work history, strengths, personal culture, and other factors that relate to a current vocational goal.
Engages with students and establish collaborative, trusting relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community settings.
Posts weekly job listings from local and surrounding areas.
Provides information on different community activities, social events, and/or professional development workshops.
Travels frequently by doing employer- and home-visits to check on students' attendance, work, and performance evaluation status.
Builds rapport with individuals in the area, with community businesses, universities, and community colleges.
Maintains student records and data on work and volunteer hours.
Provides a weekly report on community services, developments, and overall employment work percentage.
Perform all other job duties as assigned.