Career Navigator

About the Role

This position focuses on recruiting and retaining 50 youth into employability skills training, unsubsidized employment, and long-term career placement. You will develop and implement employer engagement strategies to create unsubsidized work experiences for youth aged 18–24, with a target placement range of 20–24 youth in both part- and full-time roles. Employment verifications are required at 30, 60, 90, and 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting and retaining youth in employability skills training and unsubsidized employment.
• Develop and implement an employer engagement strategy to secure unsubsidized work experiences for youth.
• Market, recruit, and maintain relationships with employers to support long-term youth employment.
• Help youth identify career goals and develop Individualized Career Plans, including employment placements aligned with those goals.
• Collaborate with SGA leadership to organize hiring events and job fairs for youth.
• Work with youth advocates, justice system representatives, and other stakeholders to support youth compliance with mandates.
• Co-facilitate employability skills training to prepare youth for gainful employment.
• Cultivate relationships with local community resources to support youth development.
• Connect clients with job opportunities, training programs, and educational resources to enhance employability.
• Track and document clients’ progress toward career goals, adjusting plans as needed.
• Guide clients through career assessments to identify interests, skills, and suitable career paths.
• Identify barriers to employment and provide referrals to appropriate resources.
• Re-engage youth with inconsistent attendance and work with families to bring resources into the home.
• Attend mandatory trainings implemented by SGA or funders.
• Maintain up-to-date and compliant participant files.
• Transport students to and from program-related activities as required.
• Respond promptly to written correspondence, emails, and phone calls.
• Meet program deadlines for youth and staff timesheet submission, reporting, and activities.
• Update the Enterprise Case Management System (ECM) weekly with youth enrollment, attendance, and activities.
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and professional workshops to enhance job skills.
• Administer SGA and DFSS surveys at the end of the program to assess participant experience.
• Conduct data entry for youth enrollment, daily attendance, and activities, ensuring all required components (e.g., Work Plan, DFSS Youth Intake Forms, activity logs) are completed.
• Maintain participant files, Bus Card logs, timesheets, and all required DFSS documentation.
• Prepare and submit required reports and data materials, such as the Employability and Life Skills Assessment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience working one-on-one with at-risk youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
• Ability to display sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the service population.
• Experience in case management or job counseling is preferred.
• Knowledge of the job market and career development resources.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, criminal justice, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with young adults aged 18–24 is preferred.

Conditions of Employment

• Evening and weekend availability required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance for work-related travel.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• Constantly moves to assist during program activities.
• May be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various needs.
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Benefits are provided in accordance with plan documents and organizational policies, with eligibility varying based on employment status and scheduled hours.

Pay

$22/hour.