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CAMBA · 1 day ago

Career Navigator/Coach, Workforce Development / Refugee Services- SOAR

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $55K/yr

4+ years exp

CAMBA is a community organization focused on building an inclusive New York City, providing various support services. The Career Navigator/Coach will be responsible for offering career coaching and training to help single parents overcome employment barriers and connect with job opportunities in their communities.

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Responsibilities

Be clients’ primary motivator and coordinator of program services

Assist clients in eliminating barriers to employment by making referrals to appropriate services

Develop and maintain employer partnerships to identify job opportunities and match participants with suitable employment

Create and maintain client files

Collect and submit all documentation regarding client and contract outcomes

In collaboration with clients, prepare Individual Employment Plan for each client, identifying employment goal, interim achievement objectives, and services

Understand all aspects of contract requirements and services definitions

Plan and facilitate orientations and assessments

Work with clients to develop realistic educational/employment goals leading to self-sufficiency

Assist clients in maintaining and updating resumes and cover letters; provide additional one-to-one resume building instructions to clients, as needed

Facilitate group instruction with clients using job training program curriculum

Monitor client progress and address negative behavior patterns (e.g., lateness)

Develop strategies with clients regarding how to break through barriers to their goals, and how to advocate for themselves

Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to fully participate in their own education/employment placement and retention process

Act as client liaison/client advocate, both within CAMBA and/or with outside organizations, regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, immigration issues, legal issues, etc

Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports

Participate in marketing/outreach/assessment activities for various programs

Research and regularly initiate contact with potential employers in the NY Metro area

Review client information and interview clients to evaluate work history, skills, education, training, compensation needs, and other qualifications

Inform client applicants of open positions’ job duties and responsibilities, compensation and any other information made available by the potential employer

Schedule interviews and coordinate between client and hiring manager

Follow-up with clients after interviews to receive feedback on employers and clients' next steps

Create narrative case notes on participant/applicant progress at each point of contact

Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period

Qualification

Career coachingClient serviceCase managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCultural competenceEmpathyMeeting facilitationTrust-buildingTime managementConfidentiality