Youth Navigation Center-Career Pathway Navigator (L1)
About the role
The Career Pathway Navigator plays a key role in developing and supporting New Horizons' Youth Navigation Center programs. Services are delivered in school settings, NH Campus, within the community, at students' homes, and remotely. Programs are designed with a person-centered approach, ensuring each young adult's voice, choice, and goals are central.
Responsibilities
Support Job Exploration, Postsecondary Counseling, Workplace Readiness Training, Self-Advocacy Training, and Paid Student Work-Experience
Facilitate Pre-Employment Transition Services Sequencing Guide
Communicate with family, students, and supervisors on student schedule changes
Secure student job site placements to fulfill work experience requirements
Track student weekly timesheets
Maintain communication with all sources of support: Job Site Manager, job coaches, parents, supervisors, etc.
Lead Pre-ETS in an inclusive summer programming that promotes leadership, social skills, and community engagement
Plan and deliver engaging summer activities that foster leadership, teamwork, and self-advocacy
Supervise outings, workshops, and community-based activities that promote inclusion and independence
Facilitate group discussions and reflection activities that support personal growth
Mentor students in practicing social skills and building peer relationships
Deliver engaging and accessible training modules on privacy & safety, communication skills, and relationship building
Support learners in developing safe online habits that protect personal data and digital identity
Build independent travel skills for safe and confident community access
Teach students/classes how to safely use public transportation and pedestrian routes
Provide real-world practice trips in the community, modeling safety and problem-solving strategies
Monitor progress and adapt training methods to ensure skill mastery and increased independence
Complete daily notes per Youth services program on Knack
Follow weekly schedule as approved by manager
Attend all meetings as directed/required
Promote the NH agency so that high school graduates are aware of NH and its potential programs and services in the community
Encourage trainees to advocate for themselves and others
Support the Agency's mission and collaborate with others to accomplish the mission
Maintain the highest professional and ethical standards
Maintain proficiency in computer applications and databases as required for this position
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Must speak English
High School diploma
Experience with special needs / developmental disabilities (preferred)
Driver's License for 3+ years required
At least 21 years of age
Authorized to work in the United States
Belief in the agency philosophy and ability to work in a cooperative and supportive manner with staff, consumers, and the community
Demonstrated ability to organize work in an efficient and timely manner to meet the demands of the job
Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Minimum of one year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities
Experience in job development, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field is strongly preferred
Computer proficiency in Outlook, Word, and ability to learn other applications as needed
Excellent time management
Problem solving skills and the ability to follow through on a situation to its logical end
Attention to detail and the ability to use good judgment and make sound decisions relating to the health and safety of the consumers served
Ability to organize, administer, and coordinate a program and act decisively and competently
Good verbal and written communication skills required
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Benefits
30+ work hours eligible for part-time benefits (Medical, Vision & Dental)
Paid sick leave
Differential rates for Holidays
All paid trainings including CPR/First Aid
Discounts Program
Referral Program
FSA
and more...