Youth Career Advisor Harrisburg

When you love what you do its not a jobits 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 1500 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 datacollection 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 participants challenges.
• Serves as liaison with community businesses parents /guardians and other external agencies.
• Contributes to projects 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.

Whats in it for you:

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service for those enrolled in job-related accredited degree or certificate level courses
• Health Dental and Vision coverage
• Ample paid vacation and sick time
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education professional development opportunities retreats and training
• Employee referral bonus
• Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

The base pay for this position will start at $55000. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS offers competitive benefits designed to support you both at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included valued appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement retention and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity inclusion and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders build our teams and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services employees our community partners and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what its like to be a part of the JEVS team visit our careers page athttps:// individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contactyourrecruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a persons gender gender identity age race color religion creed sexual preference or orientation marital status national origin ancestry citizenship military status veteran status disability or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority