Career Navigator

Reports to: Director Career Services The individual in this position is expected to perform all the details involved in the job, and on occasion, may be required to perform functions of a higher or lower skill level not included in this job description. Primary Objective: The Career Navigator will serve as an advocate for the qualified applicants. In addition, the Career Navigator will also identify training gaps. Job Duties. - Career Navigators will host career clinics - Provides employer specifics information based on strategic information provided by the employer - Provide monthly or quarterly, etc. and other reports regarding number of persons referred, trained and or placed. - Provide case management as necessary - Will assess the effectiveness of the program and determine the number, wages, and retention of persons hired - Match customers to job opportunities using mojos system - Enter case notes into the mojobs system appropriately and accurately - Work effectively with placement and career readiness team members to insure a customer friendly transition to implement training or followup services. - Assist and guide clients in developing training and employment strategies that lead to career oriented employment. - Provides pre-employment and post-employment services in helping Customers achieve their career goals - Conducts orientation on FEC programs - Work with job placement of personnel to facilitate placement of job Seekers and services to employer - Provides follow-up services to FEC clientele to ensure retention in training programs and their results in employment and exceeding individual, team and agency goals - Ensure clients are properly enrolled into workforce system according to Agency policy - Other duties as assigned Knowledge/skills/Abilities: Skilled in organization/time management techniques Detailed oriented Ability to work in a team environment Ability to work according to goals and objectives Ability to work with and through others Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment Computer skills are essential Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience at the leadership level, dependent upon the position Experience in career or vocational counseling preferred but not required Apply in person at the Full Employment Council /Missouri Career Center Monday-Friday, (8-5) Locations: Central City, 1740 Paseo, KCMO (M-F 8-5) Northland, 5440 N Oak Traffic Way Ste 100, KCMO Eastern Jackson County, 15301 E 23rd Street, Independence, MO