Part-Time Career Navigator - Empower Families to Thrive

Signal Centers; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Signal Centers in Chattanooga is seeking a dedicated Career Navigator to support parents participating in the Family Forward program. This part-time, grant-funded role focuses on individualized career planning, coaching, and connecting participants to employment pathways.

You will work with employers and community partners to advance participants toward higher-wage opportunities and long-term financial independence, while maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in human services or a related field.
• Experience in workforce development, employment services, case management, or related human-services environment.
• Strong communication, coaching, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage employers, community organizations, and workforce partners.
• Ability to manage participant documentation, deadlines, and program data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct career assessments and develop individualized career plans.
• Provide career coaching, job readiness training, resume assistance, and interview preparation.
• Connect participants to education, credentialing, apprenticeship, and workforce opportunities.
• Build relationships with employers and community partners to recruit clients and partners.
• Coordinate supportive services that reduce employment barriers.
• Track participant outcomes and maintain accurate documentation and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching abilities

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Education, Workforce Development, or a related field

Job description

Signal Centers in Chattanooga is seeking a dedicated Career Navigator to support parents participating in the Family Forward program. This part-time, grant-funded role focuses on individualized career planning, coaching, and connecting participants to employment pathways.

You will work with employers and community partners to advance participants toward higher-wage opportunities and long-term financial independence, while maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.