YMCA of Greater Indianapolis - Workforce Development and Career Navigator

YMCA OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Association Director of Youth Empowerment, the Workforce Development and Career Navigator will be responsible for further implementation and administration of the YES program to increase opportunities for 16-24 year olds that reside in targeted high priority Indianapolis neighborhoods. The YES program mobilizes cross-sector agencies and community-based programs to improve high school completion (graduation or high school equivalency attainment); post-secondary enrollment and credential completion; workforce readiness and gainful employment with a livable wage for Opportunity Youth. This position will play a vital role in executing the three components to the program: (1) comprehensive employment training, (2) career coaching, and (3) job placement. The Workforce Development and Career Navigator will recruit, train, and coach program participants to meet their occupational goals as well as provide daily oversight of YES. This position will ensure quality experiences for participants by connecting them to opportunities that complement and enhance their academic, personal and professional goals. Developing, supporting, and retaining successful strategic community partnerships with, educators, and vocational programs will be a critical to this position as the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis continues to advance the organization in the workforce development and career readiness field. Through the YES initiative, the Workforce Development and Career Navigator will deepen the Y’s reach into underrepresented communities while driving systems change for young adults and their families.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in human services, social work, education or a related field
Strong ability to be an engaging presence leading programs and staff
Strong organizational and planning skills
Outstanding communication skills, the ability to determine and set priorities; manage work schedule as well as the capacity to handle multiple tasks appropriately in a fast-paced work environment
The incumbent should possess a high level of initiative, professionalism, a positive attitude and enjoy working in and creating a strong team environment

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of workforce development or career readiness experience

Responsibilities

comprehensive employment training
career coaching
job placement
recruit, train, and coach program participants to meet their occupational goals
provide daily oversight of YES
ensure quality experiences for participants by connecting them to opportunities that complement and enhance their academic, personal and professional goals
Developing, supporting, and retaining successful strategic community partnerships with, educators, and vocational programs