Student HireAbility Navigator

As the Student HireAbility Navigator, you will improve access to education, training services, and employment opportunities for job seekers with disabilities who are students in the early phases of preparing for the transition to post-secondary education and employment. You will identify pre-employment transition services available to these students and develop and coordinate events, campaigns, and other activities to increase and foster student and family awareness of and access to these services.

What You Will Do

Your main day-to-day responsibilities will include identifying, coordinating, and implementing strategies for increasing pre-employment services for students with disabilities, developing and sustaining relationships with system awareness and access to pre-employment services, and developing a comprehensive three-year action plan in consultation with the Board and the VR offices in the workforce development area, school districts, and other community partners.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are seeking a passionate, committed, and motivated individual who believes in our mission and seeks a meaningful opportunity to make a difference. You will be a self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work independently, and strength in soft skills such as networking and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field
• Prior experience working with youth
• Skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating among different partner organizations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strength in soft skills such as networking and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be a self-starter
• Ability to function in a diverse job environment
• Ability to transport oneself to and from worksites with proof of current liability insurance coverage
• Ability to complete and clear a criminal background check

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 401(k), plus matching
• Licensure Certification Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)