Adult Career Navigator Energy

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DEPARTMENT

Youth & Workforce Development Programs

POSITION TITLE

Adult Career Navigator

LOCATION

Greenfield/Northampton STATUS:

Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR

Workforce Development Coordinator or Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Career Navigator develops compassionate and respectful relationships with participants using a strengths-based, goal-oriented approach for a new Energy Workforce Development Program. The Career Navigator will conduct outreach and enrollment activities for Weatherization Tech and Crew Chief training programs. Provide job readiness training, case management, job search tools, educational support and job development for all enrollees. Support participants in their next steps and in overcoming barriers to those goals. Additionally, the Career Navigator develops relationships with employers throughout the region to support participants in securing full-time employment. Convenes quarterly the Advisory Committee meetings with employers and educators. The Career Navigator will spend time in the Weatherization lab and shadowing Energy Auditors/ Weatherization Techs. The Career Navigator is responsible for administrative tasks including maintaining case notes, data entry, document collection, and ensuring that program standards are maintained. .

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: Interpersonal communication - verbal and written Conflict resolution, problem-solving, establishing priorities, navigating change Judgement and decision-making Practiced organizational skills and attention to detail Openness to understanding participants as experts of their own varied experiences and identities Skillful relationship building with participants, staff, and community members An understanding and willingness to talk about issues using an approach that is positive, engaging, accessible, and inclusive, such as Positive Youth Development and harm reduction A balance of initiative to work independently and collaboration to work with others Understanding and willingness to learn data capture and tracking methods Promote equity by deconstructing barriers to a racially just system. Cultivate work environments that value truth-telling, courage, vulnerability, space to think and reflect, community-mindedness, hope, and openness to difficult conversations.

Key Knowledge and Experience:

Knowledge of social services, advocacy, and navigating resources Knowledge of Franklin and Hampshire counties and North Quabbin regional organizations and resources Experience working with marginalized communities and individuals with low incomes Experience working with People who have low incomes, are people of color, queer, trans, disabled, and/or housing insecure Experience with data management, data capture, tracking methods and analysis for outcome measurements Computer skills (Microsoft Suite-Outlook Email, Calendar, and Teams chat, Discord, Zoom, and databases

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

Three years\' experience working with adults, providing individual support/case management Bi-lingual/Bicultural (Spanish/English) preferred CPR/First Aid (will be provided if needed) We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying. Please be clear and specific in application materials how your background, lived experience, and transferable skills are relevant to this position.

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