Youth Career Navigator: Pathways to Self-Sufficiency

Dynamic Works Institute; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Works Institute in Olathe, Kansas is seeking a Youth Career Navigator to deliver career counseling, job placement, and case management services to Young Adult job seekers eligible for WIOA, under the supervision of the Program Manager.

You will perform outreach, conduct workshops, collect documentation for eligibility, assist with career exploration and planning, manage a caseload, and provide services at the Workforce Center or partner sites.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Services or HR or related field.
• Experience in Workforce Development, Career Counseling preferred.
• Bi-lingual Spanish and English is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform outreach and recruitment in the local community to publicize program opportunities and eligibility guidelines, referral options and access points, and application procedures.
• Conduct pre-employment/work-readiness workshops for individual participants and groups.
• Collect documentation to determine eligibility for services per applicable laws and policies.
• Assist participants with career exploration, planning, and access to education and training opportunities along career pathways.
• Build and manage a caseload of Youth participants and support placement in work-based learning and other training activities.
• Provide job placement and retention services.
• Deliver services at Workforce Center or partner sites and other community locations.
• Maintain knowledge of related programs and funding sources and perform co-enrollments where appropriate.
• Document customer interactions and progress using KansasWorks MIS.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Data entry

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Social services/HR degree

Job description

Dynamic Works Institute in Olathe, Kansas is seeking a Youth Career Navigator to deliver career counseling, job placement, and case management services to Young Adult job seekers eligible for WIOA, under the supervision of the Program Manager.

You will perform outreach, conduct workshops, collect documentation for eligibility, assist with career exploration and planning, manage a caseload, and provide services at the Workforce Center or partner sites.