Workforce Recruitment and Retention Navigator
About The Position
The Workforce Recruitment and Retention Navigator helps young people find meaningful employment and retain their jobs. The position focuses on identifying and securing higher-level positions and new opportunities for youth, especially those over 16. The Navigator recruits potential participants, assesses their skills and needs, supports the development of academic and employment plans and goals, and provides job-readiness information and assistance. The role also maintains records and collects data, and identifies quality businesses that can provide internships and employment opportunities. The Center for Youth partners with young people to help them realize their full potential by creating opportunities, removing barriers, and promoting social justice. The organization values differences in culture, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, and beliefs. This is a full-time position scheduled for 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pay is $22–$24.75 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Knowledge of youth asset development and risk reduction theory, youth-serving systems, community resources, partnerships, and collaborations.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent training, presentation, and teaching skills.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Promote the project.
- Recruit participants.
- Screen and qualify applicants.
- Use evidence-based, ongoing assessment processes for individuals entering the program, with well-defined participation expectations.
- Provide workforce-readiness training in technical/vocational and soft skills.
- Develop effective employer partnerships, understand employer needs, and align training and resources to prepare participants to meet those needs.
- Educate employers about incentives, the benefits of hiring individuals from poverty and diverse backgrounds, and effective ways to engage the community.
- Conduct post-placement follow-up and provide retention support to individuals and employers.
- Deliver intentional job-matching services that consider individuals’ interests and potential and lead to jobs with living wages, comprehensive benefits, and room for growth.
- Assist with developing and maintaining job-readiness training.
- Meet frequently with participants to assess and review needs; assist with obtaining subsidized and non-subsidized employment; review and support academic and employment goals; and provide service referrals and linkages as appropriate.
- Maintain contact with participants’ support systems, including parents, schools, and referral sources, and provide ongoing information.
- Provide transportation to participants for program events and activities as needed.
- Maintain appropriate records and collect data.
- Identify quality businesses that can offer internships and employment opportunities for youth.
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Job Type
Full-time
