Student HireAbility Navigator

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

77d•$40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas (CISHOT) is seeking a passionate, committed, and motivated Student HireAbility Navigator. The role improves access to education, training services, and employment opportunities for student job seekers with disabilities who are preparing to transition to post-secondary education and employment. The Navigator consults with local Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) offices to identify available pre-employment transition services and coordinates activities to increase student and family awareness and access to those services, as well as employer understanding of students’ abilities, accommodations, and disability etiquette. The Navigator develops and coordinates strategies that promote students’ independence and inclusion, competitive integrated employment, and successful participation in postsecondary education. The position works with the Board, VR offices, school districts, Workforce Solutions offices, employers, families, and community partners. It also involves developing a three-year action plan, sharing information and resources, supporting worksite recruitment, delivering presentations, attending relevant meetings and events, and maintaining compliance with applicable contract, confidentiality, and organizational requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, a 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.
Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
Ability to be a self-starter.
Ability to function in a diverse job environment.
Ability to transport oneself to and from worksites and proof of current liability insurance coverage.
Must complete and clear a criminal background check.
Must be available to work outside normal work hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in social work or public administration.
Minimum of two years of case management experience.

Responsibilities

Identify, coordinate, and implement strategies to increase pre-employment services for students with disabilities.
Develop and sustain relationships that increase system awareness of and access to pre-employment services for students with disabilities.
Develop a comprehensive three-year action plan with the Board, VR offices, school districts, and other community partners, including goals, strategies, deliverables with accountable parties, and implementation timelines.
Develop and/or disseminate information and resources to Workforce Solutions offices, local VR offices, local education agencies, employers, community partners, parents, and students.
Maintain working knowledge of contract requirements related to data and documentation, including state and federal requirements for confidentiality of student data.
Attend applicable conferences, as directed by the supervisor, to foster connections with community partners.
Deliver presentations 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 CISHOT and the funder.
Maintain working knowledge of and adhere to CISHOT, WIOA, and contract policies and procedures.