When you love what you do, it’s not a job—it’s a calling. At JEVS, we help the people we serve lead self-determined, connected, and fulfilling lives that strengthen themselves, their families, and their communities. Our team is more than 1,500 strong, serving the Greater Philadelphia community for over 85 years. Our programs are designed to help individuals gain independence and economic security. We believe everyone deserves access to jobs, educational opportunities, and vital services.

Summary:The Career Navigator will support the Program Director with all operations and management of the program. This person provides a variety of classroom and participant support activities required to maintain a high level of participant retention and successful achievement of participant and programmatic goals. The program will support youth and young adults by offering career readiness training, paid work experience activities, and case management. The Career Navigator will support efforts for program start-up, implementation, and continuous improvement. 

This role is hybrid, at least 3 days onsite required weekly. Note that depending on the needs of the program, the number of days could fluctuate from 3 to 5 days a week on site.

Location: Dauphin County

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates entire arc of Discovery process for assigned participants.
• Works with participants to identify internship and employment opportunities, selected through Discovery process.
• Coordinates the transition to employment activities for assigned individuals.
• Participates in recruiting participants for the project.
• Maintains accurate records for customer, participant, and organizational needs.
• Establishes and maintains an individual service file for all assigned participants. Implements an ongoing data‐collection system for each, as identified by the Program Manager. Takes notes on participant performance and problems. Records ISP / IEP data and ensures that ISP/ IEP objectives are accomplished.
• Engages with employers participating; educates employers and staff; facilitates resolution of participant’s challenges.
• Serves as liaison with community businesses, parents /guardians, and other external agencies.
• Contributes to project’s strategic plan and outcomes.
• Assists with participant behavior support. Provides coaching, counseling and feedback when necessary.
• Assists in identifying creative solutions to encourage smooth transitions.
• Facilitate internships and employment by providing all aspects of support.
• Onboarding participants into internships
• Drives personal vehicle to alternative work sites. Occasionally transports participants.
• Other related duties.