Career Navigator

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1347317Job Opening\Career Navigator, Full-time, Non-Exempt\\Associates for Training and Development (A4TD) is a nationallyrecognized workforce development\non-profit that originated in 1983. A4TD administers job trainingprograms for mature workers in five\states: CT, ME, NY, PA, and VT. We recognize the dignity and worth ofour program participants and hold\firm in the belief that mature workers have the right to contribute totheir economic stability. When a\program participant is offered a job consistent with their interests andabilities, we at A4TD are uplifted\and energized to do it again with the next participant. As thedemographics of our countrys workforce\change, we know mature workers bring needed skills and talents to theworkplace.\\A4TD has an opening for a Career Navigator to join our dedicated,mission-driven team. Our dynamic\team comes from diverse backgrounds. We are teachers, coaches,accountants, former restaurant\managers, veterans, and more.\\Are you a self-starter, curious and creative, ready to learn? If you aremotivated to make a difference,\this may be a great fit. We can train the right person.\\What is the job?\You will be part of a team that administers the Senior Community ServiceEmployment Program\(SCSEP) in Northern Vermont. The SCSEP helps low-income, unemployedseniors by assigning them to\paid internships at local nonprofits and public agencies, then helpsthem transition to permanent\employment and achieve economic independence. Your job is to support theprogram participants\through all stages of the SCSEP program: as they enter, grow and learn,and transition to permanent\employment. Building community partnerships and understanding the locallabor market are two ways\in which you support participants. This in an in-office position thatoversees 7 northern counties and\will be based in either Burlington, St. Albans, or St. Johnsbury.What are my job functions?You will recruit applicants, assign participants to host agency sitesfor their internship, supervise\and assist staff, meet with host agency supervisors, and build programcapacity by developing\partnerships with training, employer and service organizations.You will work directly with participants: identify their training needs,recognize barriers to\employment, determine any support services needed, and support jobsearch efforts.Other special projects may be assigned. Moderate in-state travel isrequired and reimbursed.Salary: \$43,000-\$45,000 per year\\Perks & Benefits:\A Very Competitive Benefits Package IncludesPaid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday\401(k)and generous match\Extra paid days off, November & DecemberholidaysMedical Insurance\Dental and Eye Insurance\Life Insurance\Employee Assistance ProgramA positive, collaborative work environment where your ideas arewelcomed\Opportunities for professional growth and development\A diverse and hardworking team that learns from one another\Flexible schedule and flexibility in a way that prioritizes a work-lifebalanceWhat you will bring to the role:\Education: Associates degree required\Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of work experience, preferablyworking directly with clientsand/or engaging with businesses. Non-profit experience is a plus!\Knowledge of local workforce trends what are the skills employers expectfor open positions?\Willingness to advocate for the mature worker!\Great attitude: motivated to make a difference, ready to learn,collaborative approach, eager to dooutreach\Coaching skills: Ability to connect honestly and provide positiveencouragement to participantsand staff. Provide consistent, sometimes considerable positivereinforcement\Strong record keeping: his is a federally regulated grant, and detailedrecords are crucial.\Computer skills: Intermediate level proficiency in MS Office Suiteproducts including Word,Excel, Outlook, and especially PowerPoint. File management skills;online research skills\Authorization to work in the USA is required.We would love it if you could bring to the role:Knowledge of local labor market and workforce systems\Experience working with mature workers, culturally diverse populations,and people withdisabilities\Bilingual (Spanish)Our work is important, and we have fun doing it. Watching people learnnew things when they thought\they could not is fun! And it is the responsibility of our commitmentsto our participants that grounds us\during these difficult times. We, and our participants, have thefortitude to see it through.Apply today.\Be part of the 40+ year legacy!Email your cover letter with salary requirements, and your res