Career Navigator – Workforce Development
Job Type
Full Time
About the Role
The Career Navigator is responsible for providing support that includes career assessments, detailed career planning, referrals to workforce training programs and providers, job retention services for working participants and participants in training, and case management. Case management activities include screenings for eligibility for government programs, troubleshooting and goal-setting activities, and making needed referrals to address participant barriers successfully.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associates degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to program services and outcomes preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of professional adult training experience (trainer, teacher, instructor, or educator).
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a diverse participant population.
Experience in recruiting, assessing, enrolling, career coaching and placing participants strongly preferred.
Background in retail branch banking preferred.
Strong customer service orientation and results orientation.
Demonstrated sales skills strongly preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Flexibility to work evening and weekends to meet program operations and needs.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and data entry.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Association House of Chicago does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and any other classification protected by local, State, or Federal law.
Application Instructions
Please email Yvonne Rodriguez, Human Resources Coordinator with your resume and cover letter directly at yrodriguez@associationhouse.org.