Employment Navigator

Position: Employment Navigator

General Description: The Employment Navigator is responsible for providing services to families and individuals in addressing barriers to obtaining gainful employment. These services may include staying closely connected with partner agencies and their employment related services, working in partnership with TANF Employment Providers, staying current about employment openings in the DC area and providing an appropriate level of guidance and support.

Principal Duties:

• Providing general information about employment, assisting with identifying and overcoming barriers to employment
• Assisting with applications for employment
• Providing monthly workshops for participants on employment related skills
• Developing an action plan to secure employment in conjunction with participant(s) and where appropriate their family members, service providers and/or significant others.
• Actively recruiting employers willing to work in conjunction with the agency and locating employment opportunities to meet the needs of the client population.
• Participating in monthly client group meetings, case reviews, staff meetings, training sessions, supervisory meetings, committee meetings, agency events, and other activities as directed.
• Maintaining and monitoring confidential participant applications, records, HMIS data and reports as assigned.
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of regulations and requirements related to employment.
• Participating in planning efforts to evaluate program’s effectiveness, identify needs and trends, and develop strategies to overcome challenges and enhance program quality.
• Obtaining ongoing training as required and as necessary to effectively perform duties and provide professional growth.

Qualifications:

Experience: One year of experience engaging with and conducting appropriate connections of individuals to employment or employment training services, conducting interviews and resume preparation, or building relationships with employers for the purpose of hiring VOTR clients.

Education: BA/BS in business administration, social work, psychology, sociology, counseling or related human service field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licensing/Certification Requirements: Valid driver’s license.

Other: Basic computer literacy and strong communication skills. Must have sensitivity toward the program’s target population and ability to comfortably and effectively relate to individuals of diverse backgrounds, and be respectful of cultural differences. Must be responsible, organized, non-judgmental, able to work independently and as part of a team. Employment Navigator must have a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics and standards and be able to set and maintain appropriate boundaries.

Location: Washington, DC

Immediate Supervisor: FRSP Program Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20019