Peer Navigator Career Readiness Academy

Description

• Summary:

The Peer Navigator will serve as a mentor and guide for participants in the Nuvance Health Career Readiness Academy by offering personalized advice sharing relevant personal experiences and helping participants set and achieve realistic career goals. The role involves building trust providing encouragement during challenges and fostering a sense of community to ensure participants feel supported throughout their journey. This role is critical in providing personalized support fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring participants successfully navigate their career readiness journey. The Peer Navigator will collaborate with program coordinators career coaches and academic achievement coaches to empower participants and help them achieve their career goals.

Responsibilities:

1. Participant Support:

o Acts as a mentor and advocate for Career Readiness Academy participants building trust and fostering a supportive environment.

o Assists participants in understanding program requirements such as attendance and performance expectations milestones like completing specific training modules or certifications and available resources including academic tutoring career counseling and access to financial aid information.

o Provides one-on-one guidance to address challenges participants may face such as balancing work education and personal responsibilities.

2. Resource Navigation:

o Connects participants with appropriate internal and external resources including academic support career services and community organizations.

o Supports participants in accessing professional development opportunities and workshops.

3. Program Collaboration:

o Works closely with program staff including the Program Manager career coaches and academic achievement coaches to ensure seamless participant support.

o Provides feedback to the program team on participant progress challenges and areas for improvement ensuring that this feedback is used to refine program delivery address barriers to success and enhance overall participant outcomes.

o Participates in team meetings and contribute to program enhancement initiatives.

4. Peer Engagement:

o Facilitates peer networking and group activities to build a strong community among Career Readiness Academy participants.

o Leads small group discussions workshops and activities that enhance participants learning and career development.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

o Maintains accurate records of participant interactions and progress.

o Provides regular reports to the Program Manager on participant engagement outcomes and any identified barriers.

5. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.

6. Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.

7. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education:High school diploma or equivalent required. Current or former participants of the Career Readiness Academy are strongly encouraged to apply. Some college coursework or interest in workforce development career coaching or a related field is a plu

Experience:

oNo prior professional experience required; mentorship volunteer work or participation in workforce readiness programs is beneficial.

oFamiliarity with career readiness programs workforce development or healthcare career pathways is a plus.

Skills:

oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills.

oAbility to build rapport and foster trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

oStrong organizational and time management skills.

oProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn program-specific software.

Key Competencies:

• Empathy and active listening.
• Problem-solving and resourcefulness.
• Cultural competence and inclusivity.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

Work Environment:

This position involves working in a combination of office classroom and virtual environments. Occasional travel to program locations across the Nuvance Health System may be required.

Why Join Nuvance Health

As a Peer Navigator you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce by empowering individuals to achieve their career aspirations within healthcare. Join a supportive team dedicated to addressing healthcare workforce shortages and fostering career readiness for at-risk youth and underrepresented populations.

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Nuvance Health

Org Unit: 1791

Department: Talent Acquisition

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $22.94 - $42.61 Hourly