Career Navigator for Public Housing Residents

Providence-Housing-Authority; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Housing Authority in Rhode Island is seeking an Employment Readiness Specialist to support Public Housing residents in pursuing education, training and employment goals. You will deliver high-touch, individualized case management and coordinate with partners to ensure access to ESL, GED and job-readiness services.

Responsibilities include intake, ISTP development, curricula adaptation, teaching workshops, facilitating internships and job placements, and maintaining confidential

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree in a related field preferred.
• Two years’ experience in job training, career coaching, or community organizing.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred – Spanish speaking/writing.
• Knowledge of case management databases and work readiness resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment readiness training and job search assistance to residents.
• Develop and monitor ISTPs and progress.
• Deliver curricula on resume writing, interviewing and soft skills.
• Teach career exploration and readiness classes for youth and adults.
• Coordinate with ESL, GED and pre-employment instruction providers.
• Assist clients in internships, job shadowing and mentoring opportunities.
• Maintain confidential case records and report outcomes.
• Collaborate with Resident Services and partners to evaluate program success.

Skills

Career coaching

Job development

Case management

Bilingual Spanish

Communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Database systems

Education

Associate degree or related field

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Providence Housing Authority in Rhode Island is seeking an Employment Readiness Specialist to support Public Housing residents in pursuing education, training and employment goals. You will deliver high-touch, individualized case management and coordinate with partners to ensure access to ESL, GED and job-readiness services.

Responsibilities include intake, ISTP development, curricula adaptation, teaching workshops, facilitating internships and job placements, and maintaining confidential