Career Support Navigator

Seven Hills Foundation; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue-Shie

Enhanced Retirement Plan 25%

Employer 33% match

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Mortgage Initiative

Paid Vacation 3 weeks

Vacation Cash-Out

Paid Personal Days

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Career Support Navigator to provide coaching, mentoring, and career development support to applicants, interns, and employees involved in the HSCS program.

You will screen applicants, connect individuals with suitable employment, internships, and training opportunities, and build partnerships with colleges and workforce organizations to advance participants’ careers in behavioral health and human services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Standard driver’s license required (Class C or D).
• 3–5 years of related experience in counseling or case management.
• Experience using strength-based, individualized case management approaches.
• Experience in case management or job counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development support to applicants, interns, and employees.
• Screen applicants and connect individuals with opportunities.
• Build relationships with colleges, universities, and workforce partners.
• Connect participants with mentors, pathways, training programs, and resources.
• Identify barriers to employment and help develop individualized solutions.
• Coordinate career-focused activities such as workshops and job-shadowing.
• Connect participants with ESL, GED, digital literacy, and other programs.
• Provide ongoing support and track participation, engagement, and outcomes.

Skills

Driver's license (Class C/D)

Case management / job counseling

Relationship building

Crisis management & mediation

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or sociology (preferred)

5 years of equivalent experience

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: New Bedford, MA 02740-5716Position Type: Regular Full-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GED/HiSETSalary Range: $28.50 - $28.50 HourlyJob Shift: Fixed Weekday Shift (Monday to Friday)Job Category: Office Professionals & Admin SupportCareer Support Navigator

Pay: $28.50/hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm

The Career Support Navigator provides coaching, mentoring, and career development support to applicants, interns, and employees participating in the Human Services Career Support (HSCS) Program and other career advancement initiatives. This role helps individuals explore career opportunities, overcome barriers, access education and training, and build the skills needed for professional growth in the behavioral health and human services field.

Benefits for Full-time employees:

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25%
• 33% Employer match based on tenure.
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
• Work-Life Balance:
• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Sick Time

What You'll Do:

• Support applicants, interns, and employees with career exploration, development, and advancement.
• Screen applicants and connect individuals with appropriate employment, internship, and training opportunities.
• Build relationships with colleges, universities, community organizations, and workforce partners.
• Connect participants with mentors, career pathways, training programs, and educational resources.
• Identify barriers to employment and career advancement and help develop individualized solutions and support.
• Coordinate career-focused activities such as workshops, career days, panels, and job-shadowing opportunities.
• Connect employees and interns with resources such as ESL, GED, digital literacy, and other professional development programs.
• Provide coaching, training, guidance, and ongoing support to participants and mentors.
• Track participation, engagement, and outcomes and prepare reports and presentations.
• Travel frequently to Seven Hills program locations and community partner sites.

Why Join Seven Hills Foundation?

At Seven Hills Foundation, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting individuals and strengthening communities. We value respect and kindness, integrity, teamwork, innovation, and service to others. You'll have opportunities to grow professionally, make a meaningful impact, and work alongside a team committed to creating positive change every day.

Join us and build a career that makes a difference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or sociology preferred or 5 years of equivalent experience
• Standard driver's license - class C or class D
• 3 - 5 years of related experience
• Ability to use strength-based and individualized case management skills.
• Experience in case management or job counseling.
• Ability to form positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use online reporting to report outcomes for each participant.
• Skilled at crisis management, problem-solving and mediation.
• Ability to facilitate trainings in a cross-cultural environment. Cross-cultural sensitivity and knowledge, and ability and desire to work with other cultures.