Student HireAbility Navigator

Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas•Waco, TX

4d•$40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

At Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas (CISHOT), we are “all-in” for kids! Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. It's where our mission meets our passion to unlock potential, build relationships, and break barriers that stand between students and a brighter future. We are seeking a passionate, committed, and motivated individual to join our team as a Student HireAbility Navigator. As the Student HireAbility Navigator, you will improve access to education, training services, and employment opportunities for job seekers with disabilities who are students in the early phases of preparing for the transition to post-secondary education and employment. By consulting with the local Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) offices in the workforce development area, you will identify the pre-employment transition services available to these students. Additionally, you will develop and coordinate events, campaigns, and other activities to increase and foster student and family awareness of and access to pre-employment transition services, and employer understanding and awareness of the abilities of students with disabilities, accommodations, and disability etiquette. Your role is pivotal in identifying and implementing strategies that will help students with disabilities gain independence and inclusion, employment in competitive integrated workplaces, and successful participation in postsecondary education experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, related field or equivalent experience
Prior experience working with youth
Skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating among different partner organizations
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Strength in soft skills such as networking and interpersonal skills
Ability to be a self-starter
Ability to function in a diverse job environment
Must be able to transport oneself to and from worksites with proof of current liability insurance coverage
Must complete and clear a criminal background check
Must be available to work outside of normal work hours as needed

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in social work or public administration
Minimum of two years case management experience
Candidates of all degree and academic certification levels are welcome.
Candidates with the requisite professional experiences, skills, and values outlined in this position specification are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Identify, coordinate, and implement strategies for increasing pre-employment services for students with disabilities
Develop and sustain relationships that will increase system awareness and access to pre-employment services for students with disabilities
Develop a comprehensive three-year action plan in consultation with the Board and the VR offices in the workforce development area, school districts, and other community partners. The three-year action plan will include goals, strategies, deliverables with accountable parties, and timelines for implementation.
Develop and/or disseminate information and resources to Workforce Solutions offices, local VR offices, local education agencies, employers, community partners, parents, and students
Establish and maintain a working knowledge of contract requirements as it relates to data and documentation, especially regarding compliance with state and federal requirements regarding confidentiality of student data
Attend applicable conferences, as indicated by supervisor, to foster connections with community partners
Deliver presentations with information about resources in conjunction with conferences, resource fairs, and Expos.
Assist with worksite recruitment for VR supported work opportunities
Attend meetings, trainings, and other required functions of both CIS-HOT and the funder
Maintain a working knowledge of and adherence to CIS-HOT, WIOA and contract policies and procedures