Navigator (Veterans)

National Able Network • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

National Able Network, a dynamic and growing nonprofit agency specializing in the delivery of innovative employment and training programs, has an immediate opening for an experienced full time social service professional to assist with the administration of the Veterans program. The Navigator (Veterans) provides support to the goals/ mission of the Agency by providing collaborative, analytical and quality services between Workforce Services and other departments. This will be done through research, tracking, monitoring. communicating and developing associated reports and data. Will collaborate & partner with internal and external positions.

Requirements

• Self-starter who can prioritize and manage multiple tasks and priorities, meet deadlines, and demonstrate consistent reliable follow- through.
• Ability to research, track, monitor, communicate and develop associated reports and data.
• High initiative, outstanding organizational skills, clear attention to detail and the ability to follow-through.
• Knowledge of or direct work experience with employment/training government programs and organizations that focus on veteran services.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills .
• Advanced computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access); knowledge of social service government systems strongly preferred.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent, associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited university in business or other related field preferred.
• Plus 2-3 years of experience in social services working with individuals with significant barriers to employment; counseling clients on job development or related field, with a workforce development or employment focus highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage partner and community-based referrals.
• Liaise between departments to ensure ongoing communication and problem solving.
• Generate specialized spreadsheets to analyze and create monthly (or as required) reports from database and systems to assess trends and program implication.
• Provide collaborative, analytical and quality services between workforce services and other departments.
• Assists in the ongoing maintenance and monitoring of program performance against plans.
• Assist in the preparation of required departmental, agency and funder reports.
• Assist with the monitoring and coordination of processes for data sharing, updates, revision control as well as coordinating ongoing projects.
• Participate in promoting various training services department and programs and recruiting suitable veteran candidates.
• May assist with the preparation of proposals and grants including the collection of data to complete status and/or reports for funders.
• Contributes to the development of departmental goals and objectives; represents the department or function on projects and may perform in project leadership role.
• Interfaces with businesses and may post positions for clients on job boards
• Coordinates job fairs and other job search activities for clients in collaboration with business services representative.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
• May travel to various locations, as well as employer and funder locations, to build relationships and identify opportunities for clients.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-sponsored Short-Term Disability / Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Time Off up to 25 days based on 40 hour work week
• Generous Holiday Pay including 15 holidays throughout year
• 401(k) w/Company Match of 3% dollar-for-dollar, .50 cents on dollar up to 4-5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Loyalty Benefit: Additional 10 days of PTO after every 5 years of FT service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees