CareerConneCT – Career Navigator

QUALIFICATIONS:

Three plus years of experience in training and/or outreach activities; content knowledge of employment, training and career pathways; Knowledge of career & academic counseling processes; experience coordinating strategic planning efforts involving multiple partners, including service providers and employers; ability to submit reports in a timely fashion; ability to work with and engage diverse audiences; strong computer and technology skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, TEAMS and Outlook); experience in supporting market efforts; effective writing, facilitation, and communication skills; experience with employment barrier counseling.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide person-centered case management services to CCT participants

· Determines eligibility of participants using WIOA and local guidelines.

· Meet weekly with Manager of CCT to provide current CCT grant outcomes/challenges for CCT TEAM meetings

· Maintain meeting notes with both Manager of CCT and Job Placement Specialist

· Managing and maintaining participant registration information via databases (MS Excel)

· Assist with coordination of recruitment efforts

· Conduct comprehensive assessments and intake with all participants to determine suitability and eligibility

· Manage a yearly caseload of 90 plus participants and work with each participant to develop a person-centered service plan

· Identify goals and progress with participants and hold case management meeting 3-4 times per month with each client

· Make referrals to necessary supportive services

· Implement Career Readiness training curriculum with each participant

· Provide technical training for each participant with the operations of CTHIRES

· Maintain detailed and comprehensive case notes for each participant

· Other duties as assigned