Community Navigator / Job Developer

About the role

The Community Navigator / Job Developer is responsible for connecting participants with employment, education, vocational training, housing, behavioral health services, and other community-based resources that support successful community reintegration and long-term stability. This position combines direct participant support, workforce development, and community resource coordination within a CDCR Day Reporting Center serving the Adult Parole population.

Responsibilities

• Assess participants to determine employment, vocational training, and career technical education (CTE) needs.
• Affirm participants in developing occupational, educational, and reintegration goals.
• Provide job readiness services including resume writing, mock interviews, communication skills, workplace expectations, and time management.
• Connect participants with employers, vocational programs, educational institutions, workforce development programs, and community-based resources.
• Develop and maintain a network of community providers and referral resources to support participant reintegration.
• Assist participants with obtaining identification documents, employment eligibility documentation, and public benefits.
• Provide information and referrals related to record expungement and Certificates of Rehabilitation.
• Support participants in securing employment, educational enrollment, and vocational training opportunities.
• Maintain ongoing communication and follow-up with employers, providers, and participants regarding participant progress and service engagement.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with local employers, behavioral health providers, housing providers, and government agencies.
• Maintain accurate participant documentation, referrals, follow-up records, and service tracking activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and collaborate with program staff regarding participant progress and barriers.
• Affirm data collection, reporting activities, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote culturally responsive and participant-centered service delivery practices.
• Support evolving program operations and participant service needs in a dynamic reentry services environment.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in workforce development, employment services, case management, community resource coordination, or related services for justice-involved populations; OR, a minimum of four (4) years of experience working in employment services, vocational support, community navigation, or a similar position serving justice-involved populations.
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals, specifically Adult Parole populations, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of workforce development practices, employment readiness services, vocational resources, and community-based support systems.
• Ability to develop partnerships with employers, service providers, and community agencies.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Ability to effectively engage diverse participant populations in a culturally responsive manner.
• Experience with public benefits systems, employment services, housing resources, or community reintegration programs preferred.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and uphold ethical standards of conduct.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic documentation systems.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOJ Live Scan background clearance.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with no serious infractions within the past four (4) years.
• Must be insurable under the agency’s automobile insurance policy.
• Must have access to reliable personal transportation for work-related duties.
• Must possess current TB clearance and CPR/First Aid Certification or obtain upon hire.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 17 days off (PTO/Sick time), increasing with tenure.
• Paid holidays.
• 401K with matching contribution & Life insurance program.

Pay

Twice monthly.

Schedule

Full-time.