Navigator

Position Summary:

Recruit, enroll and provide services for qualified vocational rehabilitation participants so as to enable them to have skills and education to successfully be employed. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports to fulfill obligations of grant.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meet or exceed program objectives and goals as established by supervisor and grant.

2. Actively recruit qualified candidates for the program through site visits, posting bilingual flyers and addressing groups at appropriate meetings (churches, support groups, hospitals and schools. etc.).

3. Act as liaison for OIC with other organizations and service providers to provide mutual support and generate close working relationships

4. Interview potential participants, both in person and via telephone, to determine eligibility for program services. Enroll eligible candidates who are appropriate for program services. Complete all intake forms and all other required documentation. For candidates who are not eligible, referrals will be made to other appropriate service providers. The referral will be thoroughly documented.

5. Assess education, skills and aptitude of each participant. Determine appropriate employment goal and perform market analysis to determined availability of jobs in that field.

6. Develop and implement individualized program for each enrolled participants to determine required education, skills training, education to prepare them that area of employment. As appropriate, coordinate on-the-job training with employers in service area.

7. Assist with resume preparation and interview skills (including practice and counseling on proper dress and interview techniques) to prepare candidates to be confidently prepared. Provide appropriate job referrals and assistance to schedule interviews with employers.

8. Co-enroll eligible participants into the WIA 167 Program and WorkForce Centers.

9. Interpret and apply knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and provisions, in providing employment and training services to eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers with disabilities and their families.

10.Collect and report evaluation data on activities and participant reactions.

11.On a weekly basis, provide report to supervisor on personal caseload status, including activities performed, recruitment effort, candidates evaluated, enrolled and referred, and services provided. On a monthly basis, provide report to supervisor with status meeting goals.

12.Perform other duties as assigned or required.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

2. Ability to work in a collaborative relationship with administration, team members, coworkers, community partners and general public.

3. Excellent attention to detail in preparing and maintaining participant’s files and reports required by supervisor and program requirements.

4. Articulate OIC’s mission, values and policies to staff and clients; demonstrate commitment to the mission, values and policies in the performance of daily duties.

5. Honor OIC’s commitment to becoming a learning organization. At OIC, the coaching philosophy is the preferred method for building skills, gaining knowledge, improving our capabilities, and building effective relationships across the organization.

6. Adhere to the values that reflect the working culture at OIC, thus honoring and modeling these values on a daily basis.

7. Communicate effectively by sharing concerns openly and honestly with appropriate staff members.

8. Demonstrated experience in an office setting: must be highly organized and self-motivated.

9. Demonstrated ability to utilize sound judgement, work effectively under pressure, and maintain high level of confidentiality.

10. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex projects with critical deadlines.

11. Strong computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, project/appointment scheduling software and power point.

12. Able to demonstrate a genuine concern and respect for all cultures and diverse populations served by OIC.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

¨ Duties are performed primarily in an office setting. Noise level in this work environment is usually quiet to moderate

¨ Work requires long periods of sitting or standing, also walking, speaking, hearing, seeing and the ability to articulate clearly.

¨ Ability to work with personal computer for long periods of time.

¨ Frequent travel to and from sites within geographical service area.

¨ Occasional national travel to attend conferences, functions, etc.

Conditions of Employment

¨ Successfully pass a Criminal History & Background Check.

¨ Pass a pre-employment drug test.

¨ Maintain a current driver’s license and Washington State vehicle minimum insurance requirements.

¨ Employment is conditional on CEO approval.

acknowledgement:

I have carefully reviewed this position description of (Navigator Position) with my supervisor, fully understand its requirements and responsibilities, and know of no limitations in my ability to perform them.

EMPLOYEE: SUPERVISOR:

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