Career navigator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Workforce Solutions in Ardmore, OK seeks a Career Navigator to provide integrated workforce planning for center customers, helping them develop employment and training plans and connect with services.

The role emphasizes interviewing, coaching for optimal placement, and ongoing case management, with a focus on extreme customer service and coordination with providers. Office-based with field visits.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering extreme customer service and empathy.
• Ability to interview and assess client needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Comfort with travel and home visits.

Responsibilities

• Interviews customers to assess ongoing service needs and opportunities.
• Coaches customers to present themselves and gain placement.
• Provide career advisement including plans, referrals, and retention.
• Perform visits to customers' homes or training sites.
• Utilize Extreme Customer Service behaviors in all interactions.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Compensation: USD 15.67 - USD 16 - hourly

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

Reports to: Lead Career Navigator

Position Classification: Non-Exempt

Type: Non-exempt, Full-time

Wage: $15.56 to $16.00

EXPERIENCE EXTREME CUSTOMER SERVICE

About the Company

Dynamic Workforce Solutions (DWFS) contracts with state and local entities to provide services that offer the communities we serve reliable workforce development and training solutions that result in talented, well-trained people positioned for tomorrow's jobs. Our innovative approach to delivering services, passion for the work we do and commitment to ongoing quality have defined over three decades of exceptional results.

Our people feel they are part of something way bigger than just a job. We commit to delivering Extreme Customer service in order to provide outstanding outcomes for the people and businesses we serve.

Below is a link that will help understand what it is like to be case manager:

Primary Objectives of Position: The career navigator provides integrated workforce planning services to career center customers. Aids customers in developing, evaluating, and effectively initiating and implementing plans to find employment and/or employment skills. Work involves developing and maintaining contact with customers, and/or service providers for service needs. Helps customers to engage in self-assessment;

Essential Job Functions:

• Interviews customers to assess ongoing service needs, obtain occupational information and explore the full range of employment opportunities and/or training.
• Coaches customers to present themselves effectively as candidates and obtain optimal placement in employment or further occupational information.
• Provide career advisement including the development of individual employment/placement plans, referrals to jobs, placement in training or education programs, job placement or advancement, and retention services.
• Performs visits to customers' homes, training providers' sites, and /or employment sites.
• Utilize Extreme Customer Service behaviors in all interactions with internal and external customers.

Other Job Duties: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including requiring overtime.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Physical requirements include carrying/lifting up to 5 pounds, frequently; up to 10 pounds, regularly; and up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to drive an automobile and operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment; subject to carrying, lifting, twisting and reaching to perform essential job functions. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to other locations.

• Develops and implements service plans to meet customer needs. Ensures that service plans are maintained and updated as needed.
• Coordinates service provider activities.
• Implements prescribed program related procedures and accurate case management.
• Provides ongoing case management and serves as a liaison between customers and service providers. Manages a comprehensive caseload of job seekers (more detail?)
• Provides employment services on an ongoing basis.
• Provides guidance and other assistance to help the participant retain employment.M‛
• Accurately document customer interactions through well-written case notes in automated system. Ensure that case files meet or exceed programmatic requirement. Prepare reports as requested.
• Address the unique needs and barriers of customers and create and maintain an environment of inclusion for all participants by making customer referrals to appropriate workshops, assessments and internal programs while ensuring equitable access for all individuals regardless of needs or barriers.

Qualifications

• Customer/client focus, learning orientation, communication proficiency, teamwork orientation, technical capacity
• Basic computer literacy including ability to use the Internet and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer-service orientation
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Additional Information

Job Site: Ardmore, OK - 2421 Autumn Run, Ardmore, OK 73401

Dynamic Workforce Solutions is committed to providing an environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons.

Living Dynamic

We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At the core of our business is a commitment to creating a work environment where all employees have equal access to resources, professional growth, and opportunities. Our Four Cornerstones, paired with our dedication to Extreme Customer Service, guide our efforts to connect with and understand the needs of the communities we serve. We believe that the unique background and experiences within our team enhances our ability to serve our clients and strengthens our workforce. Attracting, developing, and retaining a workforce that reflects the people we serve is essential to our ongoing success.

DWFS/DESI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, reprisal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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