Employment Navigator

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); In loco; USD 35.000 - 49.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Rochester is seeking an Employment Navigator to lead the Teen Health and Success Partnership (THSP) program. You will coordinate employment opportunities for local high school students, serve as the primary liaison between students and UR supervisor, and help students achieve academic, professional, and career development goals.

You will develop communications materials, manage projects and events, and assist students through the hiring process while coordinating with UR

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience required
• Coursework in public/community health, education, social work, counseling, adolescent development, or human resources and/or a graduate degree in related field preferred

Mansioni

• Provide employment support and career-based mentorship to approximately 50 THSP participants.
• Meet in-person monthly with THSP high school students, coaching them on workplace expectations and specific job responsibilities.
• Create worksite, academic, social, and professional development plans for THSP participants.
• Maintain monthly contact with department supervisors and respond to THSP participants' needs.
• Coordinate program compliance for child labor law, OSHA, and environmental health and safety guidelines.

Conoscenze

Project management

Budget management

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Employment Navigator### Employment NavigatorApply: 46 Prince Street: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R275676As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.**Job Location (Full Address):**46 Prince St, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14607**Opening:**Worker Subtype:RegularTime Type:Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:40Department:900070 Ctr Comm Health & PreventionWork Shift:UR - Day (United States of America)Range:UR URG 108 HCompensation Range:$25.14 - $35.24*The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.***Responsibilities:**The Center for Community Health & Prevention works to create environments that support healthy behaviors, encompassing a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at preventing disease to create a healthier community. The Center for Community Health & Prevention’s Teen Health and Success Partnership (THSP) program matches local high school students with employment opportunities at the University of Rochester and provides hiring and employment assistance to support students’ long-term career success. The THSP aims to provide local students with the vision and job skills for a range of educational and career options after graduation and enables URochester departments to employ well-prepared youth from the local community. The THSP Employment Navigator is the lead liaison for employed teens and their URochester supervisor as it relates to worksite deliverables, academic achievement, professional development, and career planning. They will be assigned to manage projects and events depending on organizational need, staff availability, and to maximize the skills and talents of individual team members. They will also develop and format communications materials such as presentations and reports related to assigned programs and projects and assist students through the hiring process as needed.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** The Employment Navigator works independently to provide employment support and career-based mentorship to approximately 50 assigned participants of the THSP program. They use best practices from evidence-based youth development models to assist participants in achieving positive education outcomes and employment retention. This includes meeting in-person monthly with THSP high school students, coaching them on workplace expectations and specific job responsibilities.* Creating worksite, academic, social, and professional development plans for THSP participants.* Maintaining monthly contact with department supervisors who employ THSP students and responding to a broad range of urgent and non-urgent needs of THSP young adult participants and their URochester supervisors.* Providing workplace readiness support and interviewing potential THSP participants.* Coordinating program compliance for child labor law, OSHA and environmental health and safety guidelines, and URochester mandatories.* Supervising interns and THSP student employees.* Developing strong relationships with partner organizations.* Maintaining and marketing partnership opportunities with URochester departments in order to identify career paths and resources for students and opportunities for new jobs and promotions. Supporting THSP program graduates with identifying and applying for promotions within the University that align with their academic and career goals. In addition, maintaining regular contact with prospective departments and serving as liaisons and collaborators with URochester programs and community organizations with similar missions.* Tracking student progress and program effectiveness by maintaining the program’s spreadsheets and data system and analyzing data. **MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*** Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience required* Or equivalent combination of education and experience* Coursework in public/community health, education, social work, counseling, adolescent development, or human resources and / or a graduate degree in related field preferred. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously required* Proven experience in budget management and financial reporting required* Proficiency with data analysis tools and software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite required* Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds required.* Experience working with youth strongly preferred.* Ability to travel to various locations within the City of Rochester, and some evening and weekend hours are expected.The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.