Career Navigator

Salary:

$48,734.40 - $60,000.00

Annually Location:

Prescott, AZ Job Type:

Full Time Job Number:

2025-00245

Department:

One Stop Operator WIOA Opening Date:

04/30/2026 Description of Position Reporting to the Assistant Director, WIOA Title I-B, the Career Navigator will empower Youth (in or out of school), Adults, and Dislocated Workers at the One-Stop Center in Prescott, AZ, with regular travel between One-Stop locations in Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Verde Valley. Collaborating with the Director and Assistant Director, who lead strategic planning, budget management, and employer engagement, the Career Navigator will provide mentoring, career planning, job readiness workshops, and support services to help participants achieve credentials and secure sustainable careers. Expertise in career coaching, event planning, and business relationship-building is essential to organize job fairs, engage stakeholders, and guide participants into WIOA Title II programs for a High School Equivalency (HSE) or HSE + Career Ready Pathway (combining HSE preparation with career training). Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are required, with training provided to understand Title II. Responsibilities Advising and Mentoring Provide one-on-one counseling tailored to Youth (in or out of school), Adults, and Dislocated Workers, setting educational and career goals. Build trusting relationships with diverse, multiethnic, and multicultural participants. Mentor participants to navigate challenges like workforce re-entry or credential attainment. Career Planning and Workshops Develop personalized career plans, identify training or certification needs, and connect participants to resources like apprenticeships or Yavapai College's ETPL-listed certificate programs. Deliver job readiness workshops (e.g., resume writing, interviewing) customized for participant groups, including job fairs to promote employment opportunities. Support Services Connect participants to services (e.g., transportation, childcare) to remove barriers. Partner with WIOA Title II's HSE + Career Ready Pathway and other stakeholders for comprehensive support. Data and Reporting Maintain accurate participant records using digital tools (e.g., spreadsheets, databases). Generate reports on progress and WIOA compliance, following cases for one year post-goal for job retention and reporting. Minimum Expectations & Requirements Bachelor's degree with 2 years of advising/counseling experience, OR 6 years of relevant experience in career development. Demonstrated experience in career coaching, event planning, and business relationship-building, with a strong commitment to organizing job fairs and engaging stakeholders to meet workforce needs. Proven ability to support diverse, multiethnic, and multicultural populations, including Youth (in or out of school), Adults, and Dislocated Workers. Ability to learn WIOA Title II programs (training provided) to guide participants into High School Equivalency (HSE) or HSE + Career Ready Pathway options. Knowledge of WIOA Title I-B regulations, federal/state compliance requirements, or willingness to learn. Proficiency in digital tools (e.g., spreadsheets, databases) for data entry and report compilation. Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Regular in-person attendance and travel between One-Stop locations in Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Verde Valley are essential job functions. A valid Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card is required to be considered for hire. If you do not possess one, please begin the application process before or when applying. Processing typically takes 10-15 business days. Preferred Skills & Abilities Experience in WIOA or core partner environments (Title I-B, Title II, Title III., or Title IV), with skills in job fairs or stakeholder outreach, or a strong willingness to learn and apply WIOA standards. Familiarity with Arizona WIOA core partner services, ETPL programs, employer engagement, or commitment to developing these competencies through training. Collaboration in grant-funded programs, including cross-title coordination, or eagerness to acquire grant-related skills to support WIOA objectives. Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Regular travel between One-Stop locations in Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Verde Valley is required. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Yavapai College 1100 E. Sheldon Street Prescott, Arizona, 86301 Website http://www.yc.edu/hr