Career Navigator, Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET)

The Career Navigator works directly with participants to understand their strengths, interests, and goals and develop an individualized employment plan. This includes helping participants explore career options, access training, prepare resumes and applications, and connect with employers.

What You Will Do

Provide career coaching and practical assistance with resumes, interviews, job searches, online applications, and basic digital skills. Connect participants with education, vocational training, and employment opportunities that align with their goals.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience supporting people through employment services, community programs, education, housing, customer service, or a related setting. They will also have a commitment to YWCA's mission and willingness to learn and apply antiracist, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practices.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience supporting people through employment services, community programs, education, housing, customer service, or a related setting.
• A combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the role.
• Ability to build respectful, supportive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners.
• Understanding of barriers that may affect employment, such as poverty, racism, housing instability, limited access to childcare, or transportation challenges.
• Commitment to YWCA's mission and willingness to learn and apply antiracist, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practices.
• Clear communication, listening, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to help participants identify goals and navigate resources.
• Ability to organize work, follow through on commitments, maintain accurate records, and protect confidential information.
• Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, and online applications, with the ability to learn required databases.
• Ability to travel between worksites and community locations as needed.