Career Navigator

International Rescue Committee; Oakland (CA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks a Career Navigator to develop, place, and monitor paid and unpaid work experience opportunities for out-of-school youth under WIOA OSY programs. You will secure worksite agreements, match youth to placements, and monitor safety, attendance and payroll with a focus on healthcare, IT, and other sectors.

You will collaborate with the Employer Engagement Supervisor and a team to ensure compliance with WIOA regulations, coordinate with schools and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, human services, business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience with federally funded youth programs preferred.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in job development, employer relations, career counseling, case management, or youth workforce programs; direct experience with WIOA work experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with out-of-school youth with barriers such as school dropout, foster care or justice system involvement, homelessness, disability, or pregnant/parenting status strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in one or more languages spoken by the local client population strongly preferred (e.g. Spanish, Dari).

Responsabilidades

• Identify, develop, and maintain a pipeline of subsidized and unsubsidized Work Experience (WEX) worksites with employers across industries; focus on high quality sectors like healthcare, IT, transportation.
• Negotiate and execute WEX Worksite Agreements defining duties, supervision, schedule, wage, duration, and learning objectives per WIOA regulations.
• Collaborate with Employer of Record regarding WEX placements, wages and schedules.
• Assess participants' job readiness and goals; match youth to placements and ensure transition toward unsubsidized employment or training.
• Conduct new-hire orientation with youth and employers on workplace expectations, safety, attendance, and program rules.
• Monitor WEX placements via supervisor check-ins and progress reviews; address performance or conduct issues.
• Track hours, placements, and outcomes; maintain records in CalJOBS and IRC databases.
• Recommend improvements to WEX processes, tools, and employer recruitment strategies.
• Build and sustain employer relationships; be the primary contact for worksite supervisors.
• Participate in program, partner, and grant trainings; support work experience development and monitoring goals.

Conocimientos

Job development

Employer relations

Career counseling

Case management

Youth workforce programs

WIOA knowledge

Microsoft Office

CalJOBS experience

English fluency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

Herramientas

CalJOBS

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

This position is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement. This position has an end date of June 30, 2029.

Job Overview

The Career Navigator develops, places, and monitors paid and unpaid work experience opportunities (such as internships, job shadowing opportunities, apprenticeships etc.) for out-of-school youth enrolled in the IRC's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Out-of-School Youth (OSY) programs. Work Experience (WEX) is one of the 14 required WIOA youth program elements and gives OSY participants ages 16–24 a planned, structured, first-time or early work opportunity to build work habits, soft skills, and occupational exposure. The Career Navigator identifies and secures worksites with employers, schools, and community organizations; matches youth to placements aligned with their Individual Service Strategy (ISS) and career interests; negotiates and executes worksite agreements; and monitors youth safety, attendance, performance, and payroll throughout the work experience. This position works closely with Employer Engagement Supervisor, Job Developer, Workforce Development team, Financial Capabilities team, employers, and the local Workforce Development Board to ensure placements comply with WIOA regulations and deliver a meaningful, well-supervised work experience for every participant. The Career Navigator exercises independent judgment in resolving complex worksite, compliance, and participant issues, and serves as a subject matter resource on WEX requirements for program and partner staff.

Major Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain a pipeline of subsidized and unsubsidized Work Experience (WEX) worksites with employers across a range of industries and occupations and with a focus on high quality sectors such as healthcare, IT, transportation etc.
• Negotiate and execute WEX Worksite Agreements with employers that define job duties, supervision, schedule, wage (if subsidized), duration, and learning objectives, in accordance with WIOA regulations and local workforce board policy.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Employer of Record (EoR) regarding WEX placements, wages and schedules.
• Assess each participant's job readiness, interests, and ISS/career goals, in coordination with the assigned Case Manager, to match youth to an appropriate WEX placement as well as collaborate across teams to support participants' transition toward unsubsidized employment, training, or education.
• Conduct new-hire orientation with youth and employers covering workplace expectations, safety, attendance, and program rules, including prohibitions on overtime and hour limits/caps per participant.
• Monitor each WEX placement through supervisor check-ins, and participant progress reviews; document observations and independently address and resolve performance or conduct issues as they arise.
• Track hours, placements, and outcomes for each participant against program limits (e.g., maximum allotted WEX hours) and WIOA performance measures, and maintain accurate records in the required state case management system (e.g. CalJOBS) and IRC program databases.
• Recommend improvements to WEX processes, tools, and employer recruitment strategies.
• Build and sustain employer relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for worksite supervisors throughout the work experience.
• Participate in Program team meetings, partner meetings, funder meetings and required WIOA/grant trainings.
• Other duties as assigned to support work experience development, placement, and monitoring goals.

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: Employer Engagement Supervisor

Internal Contacts: Employer Engagement Supervisor, Job Developer, Workforce Development team, Financial Capabilities team, Economic Empowerment Program Manager

External Contacts: Worksite employers and supervisors, local Workforce Development Board and American Job Center staff, schools and training providers, community-based organizations

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, human services, business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience with federally funded youth programs preferred.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in job development, employer relations, career counseling, case management, or youth workforce programs; direct experience with WIOA work experience, on-the-job training, or subsidized employment strongly preferred.
• Experience working with out-of-school youth with barriers such as school dropout, foster care or justice system involvement, homelessness, disability, or pregnant/parenting status strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of WIOA and the WIOA youth program elements, or ability to learn program regulations and local workforce board policy quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with employers and negotiate worksite agreements that balance employer needs with participant learning goals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for worksite agreements, timesheet processing, payroll coordination, and case file compliance, with the ability to independently manage multiple placements and competing deadlines.
• Working knowledge of applicable labor laws and basic workplace safety standards.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging employers, youth, and families.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with a state workforce case management system (e.g., CalJOBS) a plus.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in one or more languages spoken by the local client population strongly preferred (e.g. Spanish, Dari).
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally to visit worksites and meet with employers and youth.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends to accommodate youth and employer schedules.

Working Environment

Combination of office-based work and fieldwork, including regular local travel to meet employers and clients and to attend partner and community events. Travel will include mainly Alameda and Contra Costa counties with occasional travel to other counties. Standard office equipment is used in a typical office setting. Some evening and weekend work might be required.

Compensation

($29.10 - $30/hour). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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Benefits

• 10 paid sick leave
• 10 U.S. holidays
• 20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure
• medical insurance starting at $163/month
• dental starting at $6.50/month
• vision starting at $5/month
• flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
• a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting)
• disability and life insurance
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well‑being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.