Lead Career Navigator

• As an emerging leader under the direction of the Supervisor provides support in training team cohesion and may act as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Career Navigator functions
• Model and be an advocate for operational excellence and high-quality customer service practices
• Continue to function as Career Navigator with specified lead duties including but not limited to detailed case management authorizing and coordinating supportive services closely tracking obligations for participant reimbursement funds outreach and follow-up
• Meet with participants to identify barriers to employment and develop strategies to manage these issues
• Maintain caseload and keep complete accurate and timely case notes and related records in manual and/or electronic systems and monitor and record job seeker participation in required activities
• Maintain regular contact with caseload and serve as a liaison between customer and service providers
• Send out correspondence to schedule appointments request employment verifications and acquire pay stubs when applicable
• Authorize distribute and reconcile participant reimbursements
• Ensure accurate record of case file and electronic records
• Attend select leadership and team meetings and collaboration sessions when needed
• Accurately record eligibility enrollment assessment services and placement information within tracking systems
• Ensure confidentiality of job seeker information and protect and secure equipment and property
• Support the team as needed with data entry case management quick hires or other operational area
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications :

• Associates degree in related field and minimum 2 years of experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (strong verbal communication good listener articulate culturally sensitive and excellent written communication)
• Demonstrated experience with workload management and accountability; plan and organize assignments to create timely accurate work products
• Demonstrated analytical skills to include using logic and reasoning to assess information form logical conclusions evaluate options and make decisions or recommendations
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook
• Experience with federal state and local regulations related to employment and training programs including general knowledge of the workforce one-stop and partner programs and partner programs and services
• Knowledge of characteristics associated with unemployed dislocated and disadvantaged populations
• Strong writing skills to include report writing
• Demonstrated experience working independently while maintaining collaboration
• Current valid drivers license (with low-risk driver rating) and automobile liability insurance required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in related field and minimum 4 years of experience
• Has experience in leadership training or supporting team and operational effectiveness

Additional Information :

• This is an hourly (non-exempt) full-time position with a general schedule of Monday Friday within normal operating hours of 8:00am 5:00pm excluding company observed holidays.
• This is a Hybrid Remote/In-person role requiring at least 2-3 days in office or meeting with customers in person.
• Travel requirement of up to 20% of the time within business hours. No weekend travel. Mileage and travel reimbursement available.
• This role requires residing in New Mexico.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team Equus puts the industrys best practices to work by focusing on the development design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender age pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity ancestry religion national origin veteran status physical or mental disability or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state federal or local law.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time