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Career Navigator, Full-time, Non-Exempt
Associates for Training and Development (A4TD) is a nationally
recognized workforce development
non-profit that originated in 1983. A4TD administers job training
programs for mature workers in five
states: CT, ME, NY, PA, and VT. We recognize the dignity and worth of
our program participants and hold
firm in the belief that mature workers have the right to contribute to
their economic stability. When a
program participant is offered a job consistent with their interests and
abilities, we at A4TD are uplifted
and energized to do it again with the next participant. As the
demographics of our countrys workforce
change, we know mature workers bring needed skills and talents to the
workplace.
A4TD has an opening for a Career Navigator to join our dedicated,
mission-driven team. Our dynamic
team comes from diverse backgrounds. We are teachers, coaches,
accountants, former restaurant
managers, veterans, and more.
Are you a self-starter, curious and creative, ready to learn? If you are
motivated to make a difference,
this may be a great fit. We can train the right person.
What is the job?
You will be part of a team that administers the Senior Community Service
Employment Program
(SCSEP) in Northern Vermont. The SCSEP helps low-income, unemployed
seniors by assigning them to
paid internships at local nonprofits and public agencies, then helps
them transition to permanent
employment and achieve economic independence. Your job is to support the
program participants
through all stages of the SCSEP program: as they enter, grow and learn,
and transition to permanent
employment. Building community partnerships and understanding the local
labor market are two ways
in which you support participants. The position is based in either
Burlington, St. Albans, or St.
Johnsbury and oversees 7 counties.
What are my job functions?
You will recruit applicants, assign participants to host agency sites
for their internship, supervise
and assist staff, meet with host agency supervisors, and build program
capacity by developing
partnerships with training, employer and service organizations.
You will work directly with participants: identify their training needs,
recognize barriers to
employment, determine any support services needed, and support job
search efforts.
Other special projects may be assigned. Moderate in-state travel is
required and reimbursed.
Salary: \$42,000-\$44,000 per year
Perks & Benefits
A very competitive benefits package includes:
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)and generous match
Extra paid days off, November & December
holidays
A positive, collaborative work environment where your ideas are welcomed
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A diverse and hardworking team that learns from one another
Flexible schedule and flexibility in a way that prioritizes a work-life
balance
What You Will Bring To The Role
Education: Associates degree required
Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of work experience, preferably
working directly with clients
and/or engaging with businesses. Non-profit experience is a plus!
Knowledge of local workforce trends what are the skills employers expect
for open positions?
Willingness to advocate for the mature worker!
Great attitude: motivated to make a difference, ready to learn,
collaborative approach, eager to do
outreach
Coaching skills: Ability to connect honestly and provide positive
encouragement to participants
and staff. Provide consistent, sometimes considerable positive
reinforcement
Strong record keeping: This is a federally regulated grant, and detailed
records are crucial.
Computer skills: Intermediate level proficiency in MS Office Suite
products including Word,
Excel, Outlook, and especially PowerPoint. File management skills;
online research skills
Authorization to work in the USA is required.
We would love it if you could bring to the role:
Knowledge of local labor market and workforce systems
Experience working with mature workers, culturally diverse populations,
and people with
disabilities
Bilingual (Spanish)
Our work is important, and we have fun doing it. Watching people learn
new things when they thought
they could not is fun! And it is the responsibility of our commitments
to our participants that grounds us
during these difficult times. We, and our participants, have the
fortitude to see it through.
Apply today.
Be part of the 40+ year legacy!
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