Position Summary
The Career Navigator role guides participants’ direction and development related to career exploration, resume writing, interview skills and job search strategies; provides guidance on applicable continuing education and/or training opportunities along with building an employer network and connecting youth with potential employment and other career resources.
Essential Job Duties:
- Provide guidance/counseling and development to participants regarding career options and related education and/or training, and monitor their success (e.g. course work tests, how to overcome barriers, etc.),
- Provide a list of open employment opportunities and resources for participants, minimally twice a month,
- Implement a career exploration mindset; connect participants with potential mentorships, shadowing opportunities and internships, providing real work exposure and hands-on experience,
- Effectively implement AMIkids Way (Kids First, Safety, and Family) and key elements of Positive Youth Development (Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Community Involvement, and Challenged & Engaged Programming) and the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) in all interactions with participants,
- Interactions with participants shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for participants to ensure effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals,
- Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to participants,
- Develop and maintain a relationship with participants to ensure engagement, progress and successful completion,
- Attend job fairs state-wide and support participants in job placement visits,
- Work with participants to identify the necessary documentation for required enrollment in related educational or training programs, employment opportunities, and address issues that arise,
- Build a network of employers within the assigned area(s) to assist in participants securing employment, and maintain effective relationships with employers and community organizations, and serve as a liaison with internal and external partners to pave the way for a successful outcome for participants,
- Conduct related assessments for each participant,
- Develop individualized career portfolios/plans with the participants along with actions steps for them to reach their goal,
- Guide participants through the application process, how to apply, prepare for interviews and onboard and place into employment,
- Create relevant reports, update reports to monitor, track and evaluate participant’s progress, outcomes, and provide to applicable parties on a monthly basis,
- May drive for work-related tasks,
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience providing career development
- Four (4) years’ experience providing career development services (equivalent experience may be substituted for education requirements at a rate of two years of relevant experience for each year of required education),
- Knowledge of employment interviewing techniques, employment and wage laws and guidelines,
- Familiar with career assessment tools and job search resources,
- Certification in career counseling or career development preferred,
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written),
- Experience working in a non-profit or community-based organization is a plus,
- Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group,
- Successfully works independently or within group environment,
- Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively,
Why AMIkids?
At AMIkids, you’ll do more than work—you’ll make an impact. AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Growth Opportunities: We develop leaders from within.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Company-paid Life Insurance & AD&D.
- Work-Life Balance: PTO & Paid Holidays.
- Wellness Programs: EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management.
- Financial Security: Employer-funded Pension Plan, 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness.
- Extra Perks: Pet Insurance, Travel Assistance, Gym Discounts, and more.
Ready to lead with purpose? Apply today and help us transform lives through education.
