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Workforce Recruitment and Retention Navigator at Center for Youth Services

Workforce Recruitment and Retention Navigator

Center for Youth Services · NY, US

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Workforce Recruitment and Retention Navigator

Center for Youth Services · NY, US

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About the Role

The Navigator seeks and secures higher-level positions and new opportunities for youth, especially those over 16 years old. This role actively recruits potential participants, assesses their skills and needs, and helps them establish academic and employment plans and goals. The Navigator will also provide job-readiness information and support, maintain appropriate records and data collection, and identify quality businesses to offer internship and employment opportunities for youth.

Responsibilities

  • Promoting the project
  • Recruiting participants
  • Screening and qualifying applicants
  • Utilize evidence-based, ongoing assessment processes for individuals entering the program with well-defined expectations for participation.
  • Provide robust workforce readiness training for both hard (technical/vocational) and soft skills.
  • Develop strong and effective partnerships with employers to understand their needs and align training/resources to prepare individuals to meet those needs
  • Educate employers about incentives, the benefits of hiring individuals from poverty and diverse backgrounds, and how to best engage the community
  • Conduct post-placement follow-up and retention support for both individuals and employers
  • Deliver intentional job matching services, which recognize individuals' interests and potential, leading to placement in jobs with living wages, comprehensive benefits, and room for growth.
  • Assisting with the Development and Maintenance of a Job Readiness Training
  • Meeting with participants frequently to assess and review needs, assist in subsidized and non-subsidized employment obtainment, review and support academic and employment goals, and provide service referrals and linkages, as appropriate
  • Maintaining contact with and providing ongoing information to participants' support systems (i.e. parents, school, referral source)
  • Providing transportation to participants for program events and activities, as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Human Services OR Equivalent combination of experience and education
  • Knowledge of youth asset development and risk reduction theory, and youth serving systems, community resources, partnerships and collaborations
  • A valid Driver's license

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Excellent training, presentation and teaching skills
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Work Type

  • Full time

Education Level

  • Bachelors Degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $22- $24.75 per hour

About the Company

  • Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH.
  • We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.
  • The Center ensures understanding and values differences in people of diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientation, disabilities and beliefs.

Equal Opportunity

  • The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities