IN-FSSA-DDRS-WIOA Partner Navigators

Embedded WIOA partner navigators will coordinate services that advance competitive, integrated employment for individuals served across partner programs.

Objectives:
Increase the number of individuals with disabilities served across partner programs and leveraging
supports and resources to serve those individuals.
Streamline access to services across partner programs, reducing or eliminating gaps or barriers in
accessing needed services, identifying a shared service delivery approach.
Implementing successful practices to support participant navigation through Workforce services including
transition from high school into postsecondary training with a clearly defined vocational goal; securing wrap
around supports to promote successful completion of postsecondary training for youth and adults,
especially with individuals experiencing barriers to successful completion; facilitating access to meaningful
work-based learning activities; and coordinating other needed services to support quality employment
outcomes.

WIOA partner navigators (WPNs) will be embedded in the culture of the designated Work One center(s) and VR office(s). WPNs will be an embedded resource with knowledge of programming, services, and access points across partner programs. WPNs will be skilled in relationship building to support appropriate linkages and support mutual delivery of services to shared participants across partner programs. To facilitate this approach, WPN s will be housed at both partner sites, embedded in the culture of partner agencies, regularly attend staff meetings, and obtain and retain knowledge of partner program services. Their primary role is to connect individuals with disabilities to appropriate partner programs, promote a streamlined cross referral process, improve service and program access for individuals with disabilities, and guide braided service delivery across programs. WPN s will serve as a resource for colleagues and may arrange for ongoing cross training across partner programs.

Requirements
Bachelor s degree plus at least two years of experience in training, social services, workforce services,
vocational rehabilitation, education, or related field.
Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Rehabilitation Act, and Americans with
Disabilities Act.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience with building and retaining partner and stakeholder relationships.
Experience in working with individuals and job seekers with disabilities strongly preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft
Self-starter who can work independently

Working Conditions
WPNs will perform tasks in a variety of locations, including one, or more, Work One centers and Vocational Rehabilitation offices in the assigned geographic areas. WPN s will have a regular presence at each partner organization. Meetings and activities will be conducted in-person with some remote work as applicable.

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceBachelor s degree plus at least two years of experience in training, social services, workforce services, vocational rehabilitation, or educationRequired0Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Required0Proficient in MicrosoftRequired0Self-starter who can work independentlyRequired0Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Rehabilitation Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act.Highly desired0Demonstrated experience with building and retaining partner and stakeholder relationships.Highly desired0Experience in working with individuals and job seekers with disabilities strongly preferred.Highly desired0
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?Question2Please list candidate's email address.Question3Please list the city and state where candidate currently resides.Question4Candidate must be paid NA/hour if selected for engagement. The provider markup for this position is 27%. Do you accept this requirement?Question5 This is a full time position 37.5 hours a week working Monday-Friday with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break. Do you accept this requirement?Question6 This position does require fingerprinting and background check. Do you accept this requirement?Question7 This position will require traveling within the district the candidate is working. Please see attached map for districts. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current State Rate. Do you accept this requirement?Question8This position will be a hybrid position with capability of working remote. Do you accept this requirement?Question9Do you reside in one of the following counties? Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Starke, Pulaski, Jasper or Newton?Question10Do you reside in one of the following counties? LaGrange, Steuben, DeKalb, Noble, Whitley, Allen, Adams, Wells, Huntington, Wabash or Grant?Question11 Do you reside in Marion County?Question12Do you reside in one of the following counties? Owen, Monroe, Brown, Greene, Lawrence, Orange, Martin or Daviess?Question13Do you reside in one of the following counties: Franklin, Decatur, Bartholomew, Jennings, Jackson, Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio, Switzerland or Jefferson?Question14Do you reside in one of the following counties? Washington, Scott, Clark, Floyd, Harrison or Crawford?Question15Do you reside in one of the following counties? Knox, Dubois, Pike, Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer or Perry?Question16Regions looking to hire: Region 12 (Marion County), Region 8, 9, 10 & 11. Please confirm which region candidate resides in. District map is located under the reference tab.