POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Training Navigator connects PIE clients to various training opportunities by building relationships with current, prospective, and potential partners. In collaboration with the Employment Practitioners, he/she will assist clients to achieve success.
Responsibilities
- Research and connect with current and prospective training providers.
- Build and maintain relationships with current and future partners.
- Develop and maintain accuracy of training opportunities for PIE clientele.
- Attend various provider’s meetings to stay engaged and up to date with current trends and changes.
- Advocate for systems and policies supportive of immigrant, refugees, and limited English speakers.
- Assist Employment Practitioners with client and partner related duties.
- Assist in the design and implement overall partner recruiting strategy.
- Source and recruit partners by using databases, social media, etc.
- In collaboration with other PIE staff, assess clients’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills,experience and aptitudes to determine eligibility for various training opportunities.
- Assist in removing barriers to training for clients.
- Act as a point of contact and build influential client and partner relationships
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor or Associate degree or professional experiences in Social Work and/or related field, and 2 years’ professional experience in employment/vocational training field, or an equivalent combination of education and experiences.
· Be able to work in coordination with other team members.
· Prior experience working with refugee and immigrant clients.
· Demonstrated computer skills including knowledge of Excel, word processing and email programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
· Knowledge of DSHS databases.
· Knowledge of community resources for refugees and immigrants.
· Experience interacting with all levels of management/staff and across organization lines.
· Experience presenting to different audiences verbally and in writing.
· Experience working with detailed information and presenting in a way that is easily understood by individuals at different levels within the communities PIE serves.
· Ability to multi-task
Position Reports to: Program Manager I (Mohamed Abdirahman)
POSITION STATUS:
Non-Exempt; Full-time; 40 hours per week
POSITION RATE:
$28-30; hourly
*Position also qualifies for full benefit after 90 days introductory period and includes the following: Paid sick and vacation, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person