Adult Career Navigator

HumanKind; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 27,896 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range of $20.25-$23.50

Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403(b) Retirement plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Life insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance

Job summary

A nonprofit human services organization is seeking an Adult Career Navigator in Lynchburg, VA. This role focuses on supporting adults in achieving meaningful employment through personalized plans and collaboration with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include case management, advocacy, and providing career counseling. Ideal candidates should have proficiency in office technologies and demonstrated interpersonal skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a lasting impact as you help individuals overcome barriers and achieve their career aspirations.

Qualifications

• Mastery of Microsoft Suite, Excel, Power-Point, and TEAMS.
• Proven ability to work effectively in diverse team environments.
• Strong communication skills with the capacity to build meaningful connections.
• Willingness to learn WIOA regulations and complete necessary applications.
• Expertise in managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage a caseload of 30-50 active participants with detailed documentation.
• Advocate for participants, helping resolve obstacles to academic and employment goals.
• Provide exceptional career counseling for adults 18 and older.
• Coordinate with service providers and employers to verify participant progress.
• Build relationships with training providers, schools, and employers.
• Establish and monitor training and work readiness services for participants.
• Complete required documentation and monthly reports accurately.

Skills

Proficiency in Office Technology

Team Collaboration

Exceptional Interpersonal Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Project Management

Job description

Position Title

Adult Career Navigator

Location: Lynchburg, VA

Benefits

• Salary Range: $20.25-$23.50
• Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to use at your discretion
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Life insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance

Summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives and helping them achieve their career goals? As a WIOA Adult Career Navigator, you'll be at the heart of our mission to support adults seeking meaningful employment. You'll work closely with participants to develop personalized employment plans, collaborate with training providers, and connect with community resources to eliminate barriers to success. Our diverse and collaborative team thrives on building positive relationships and delivering comprehensive guidance and career counseling. If you're ready to join a team that values diversity, resilience, professional development, and teamwork, and you're driven by the opportunity to advocate for others, this role is for you. Join us and be part of a dynamic organization that is dedicated to excellence and making a lasting impact.

Success In This Role Looks Like

• Efficient Case Management: Successfully maintain and manage a caseload of 30-50 active participants, providing individualized support and ensuring timely progress. This role requires meticulous documentation, strong attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and files simultaneously. Adherence to specific grant funding requirements is crucial, as meeting these standards ensures the continued success and funding of our programs. Your dedication to precise and organized case management will directly contribute to the positive outcomes for our participants and the sustainability of our services.
• Participant Advocacy: Passionately advocate for participants, resolving personal obstacles that hinder their academic or employment goals.
• Comprehensive Career Counseling: Deliver exceptional guidance and career counseling to adults 18 and older, helping them navigate their career paths and achieve their goals.
• Effective Coordination: Collaborate seamlessly with service providers, training institutions, and employers, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected and participant progress is verified.
• Building Positive Relationships: Develop and nurture strong relationships with training providers, schools, employers, and local agencies to offer the most effective services possible.
• Program Services Management: Establish and monitor various training and work readiness services, including ITAs, OJT, work experiences, and apprenticeships, ensuring participants are well-placed and supported.
• Accurate Documentation and Reporting: Register participants in the state data system, process purchases and invoices, track spending, and complete all required monthly reports with precision and diligence.

What You Bring To The Team

• Proficiency in Office Technology: Mastery of Microsoft Suite, Excel, Power-Point, and TEAMS, paired with a solid understanding of standard office and clerical procedures.
• Team Collaboration: A proven ability to work effectively and respectfully within diverse team environments, fostering positive relationships with coworkers, program staff, and clientele.
• Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to build meaningful connections within the community, ensuring effective and compassionate service delivery.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Willingness to learn WIOA regulations and the ability to accurately complete applications, forms, and interpret instructions in various settings.
• Project Management: Expertise in managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, while maintaining neatness, accuracy, and a high degree of organization with large quantities of data and documentation.

Why Join HumanKind

HumanKind is a non-profit human services organization that has been serving children and families for more than 120 years. We offer programs and services that instill hope and equip people with the tools to build a strong foundation for life.

With an emphasis on inclusion, we help individuals and families who face any number of life’s challenges. Our programs cover everything from financial education to foster care, from early childhood resources to services for adults with developmental disabilities.

HumanKind’s unique workplace culture is what sets us apart and makes us a Best Place to Work. We recognize that this culture exists because of our values. We acknowledge that we are humans on this journey, and none of us have fully arrived, but we are committed to striving and aspiring toward living out our values each day.

We Value

• Actively working for equity and inclusivity, practicing humility and curiosity, taking responsibility, continuously evolving for change.
• Prioritizing caring for our people, fostering a nurturing environment, celebrating small wins, acknowledging challenges, embracing innovation and adaptability.
• Nurturing growth in ourselves and others, leveraging strengths, equipping with tools for success, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Staying mission-focused, serving with empathy, putting egos aside, upholding ethics, communicating openly, providing support, and encouraging feedback.