TITLE:
Career Navigator - Temporary
REPORTS TO:
Executive Director
LOCATION:
Ventura County, CA
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt Employee
Career TEAM has an exciting opportunity that offers a dynamic role, impactful experiences for motivated candidates who will perform professional work providing career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services. Work is performed under the supervision of the Team Lead.
Your Impact on Career TEAM’s Success:
- Provide intensive case management services to registered WIOA customers within the One-Stop system
- Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program. Assess jobseekers’ employment and training needs and abilities through interviewing, testing and other methods
- Enter data into and otherwise use and process clients through any participant information system as required, and any other database as required by the One-Stop system
- Guide jobseekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific occupational goals
- Counsel clients on available job opportunities, training programs and other services
- Complete Individual Training Account (ITA) vouchers and other documents required for clients entering training
- Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs or job opportunities and follow-up on those activities
- Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs and other group presentations for clients
- Follow all policies, procedures and regulations related to eligibility documentation; ensure that case files have originals and/or copies of eligibility documentation
- Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer assuring that each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements
- Develop a comprehensive Individual Employment Plan (IEP) for all customers. Provide referral and tracking of eligible customers into contracted programs provided on-site at the One-Stop centers and/or located in the community in accordance with established contracts
- Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks
- Participate in all staff related events as required including but not limited to: training, staff meetings and individual supervision
- Complete all required reports
- Other duties and projects as needed
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college and university with a Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration behavioral science, or a related field
- 2 years of work experience combining elements of training, counseling, case management, or other services
- 2 years of case management experience and the ability to read and interpret policies and procedures
- 2 years of experience with computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive
- Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive
- Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them toward achieving goals
- Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A Valid Driver’s License
Additional Skills/Knowledge Career TEAM Would Love for This Role:
- Master’s or MBA degree
- Experience and knowledge of WIOA and TANF workforce development contracts/programs
- Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive
Salary: $28/hr
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Career TEAM offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time
Travel: Position may require local travel up to 30% of the time