Career Navigator

Gesher Human Services•Southfield, MI

1h•$52,000 - $62,400

About The Position

The Career Navigator works in Gesher Human Services’ Vocational Rehabilitation department. The position conducts participant intakes and scheduling, completes reports following community-based work assessments, and serves as case manager and primary contact throughout each participant’s program. The Career Navigator addresses concerns, coordinates services, and gives job coaches feedback on effective ways to support participants. The role also supports vocational assessment and job development services, helps participants identify appropriate vocational options, and assists them in learning and maintaining workplace skills. Work takes place in community and facility settings and may involve travel to local sites, transporting participants, and using either a personal or agency vehicle. This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with participants, employers, the public, and staff.
Composition and basic computer skills sufficient to prepare required reports.
Driving record that meets the agency insurance carrier’s safe-driving standards.
Reliable automobile, valid Michigan driver’s license, and proof of auto no-fault insurance.
Ability to work flexible hours in community and facility settings and travel to local sites using a personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Work experience with individuals with significant intellectual or developmental disabilities, particularly Autism.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Fluency in American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and complete participant intakes, obtain and complete necessary documentation, and prepare comprehensive reports for program services.
Plan and conduct sales presentations about vocational assessment services for new and existing customers to meet or exceed referral and billing goals.
Develop program marketing plans and materials in conjunction with the Rehabilitation Director.
Develop, coordinate, monitor, and revise individual plans of service as needed.
Coordinate participant cases, track progress toward goals and objectives, and complete accurate, timely final reports.
Assess participants’ functional skills, interests, support systems, financial circumstances, and transportation availability to determine appropriate vocational options.
Assist participants in learning, maximizing, and maintaining work skills and core work behaviors; maintain production and quality standards at each site.
Supervise participants and support the development and refinement of interpersonal skills during lunch, breaks, and transitions.
Provide formal and informal in-service training and role modeling to school personnel, employers, coworkers, and participants to facilitate social integration at work sites.
Help participants understand their skills and abilities so they can make informed vocational choices.
Maintain participant files and timely progress documentation, and collect statistical information in accordance with governing standards.
Use placement and job-development techniques to develop jobs for participants and assessment sites.
Complete required paperwork and enter participant information and comprehensive narratives and reports in DARTS.
Use systematic instruction, task analysis, and related techniques for on-the-job training, including substituting for job coaches as needed.
Transport participants as needed using a personal vehicle or operate an agency vehicle when assigned.
Serve on agency committees as appointed.