DWFS - PROWD Career Navigator

About the role

Company Description About Us The Dynamic Difference We don't just run programs. We build them around people. Our human-centered approach combines real corporate support, long-term leadership, and cutting-edge technology including AI interview tools, virtual reality career exploration, and real-time predictive analytics. Every solution is flexible, integrated, and designed to get results. Our leaders have been with us since day one. Our processes are built to improve. And our commitment to customers never wavers. Who We Are A National Leader in Workforce Solutions We are a nationally and internationally respected leader in workforce training, consulting, management, and administrative services. From supporting job seekers facing barriers to employment, to building employer talent pipelines and delivering statewide training, we bring quality, accountability, and expertise to every program we touch. Job Description The Career Navigator provides integrated workforce planning, case management, career coaching, and employment-related services to participants enrolled in the PROWD Program. This position is responsible for guiding individuals through career exploration, educational attainment, skills development, employment preparation, and successful workforce transition. The Career Navigator works closely with participants, employers, training providers, community organizations, and program partners to ensure participants receive comprehensive support services that lead to measurable employment and education outcomes.A key component of this position includes supporting justice-involved individuals who are preparing to re-enter the workforce. The Career Navigator will be required to travel regularly to La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution to provide workforce development services to incarcerated individuals participating in the PROWD Program.

Responsibilities

• Delivering career planning and workforce preparation services within a correctional setting.
• Assisting participants with career pathway exploration and occupational goal setting.
• Facilitating workforce readiness workshops and employment preparation activities.
• Connecting participants to education, training, credentialing, and post-release employment opportunities.
• Coordinating with correctional facility staff and community partners to support successful workforce reentry.
• Assisting participants in developing individualized transition plans designed to promote long-term employment success upon release.

Qualifications

Required Competencies: Customer/client focus, learning orientation, communication proficiency, teamwork orientation, technical capacity

Skills

• Basic computer literacy including ability to use the Internet and Microsoft Office products
• Keyboarding skills mandatory
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer-service orientation
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual candidates preferred