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Form of workApplication Deadline: February 22, 2024
Salary Range: $43,076 to $53,845 annually (depending on experience)
Position Summary:
Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the supervision of YCAP Operations Director, the Pathway Navigator will work closely with high school program participants to assist them with planning for post-secondary options (college, workforce, other). Service delivery will include one-on-one meetings with students on a ‘roadmap’, collaboration with other high school youth outreach staff at club and group meetings, and workshops hosted by the Navigator in the community. Nurturing greater connection between the YMCA and leaders from universities, colleges, businesses, skilled trade pathways, and the military is a key purpose of the role.
Essential Functions:
The Achievers High School Navigator:
Models the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
Serves as an advocate/ambassador for the cause of the YMCA: Strengthening our Community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility
Uses survey feedback to determine college/career pathway goals of high school students enrolled in Achievers programs and shapes individual coaching, programming accordingly
Assists students with college pathway services such as college applications, financial aid and scholarship paperwork, selection of classes/programs, balancing study-work-family, and self-advocacy
Assists students with career and other workforce pathways such as military, internships, trade schools, or a combination of work and school with services like skills assessment, resume development, job applications, internship applications, interview skills, and preparing for a workplace setting (soft skills)
Assist students one-to-one in developing individual ‘roadmaps’ for their post-secondary pathway
Train staff to implement the prescribed curriculum and adhere to the program model
Train and support staff in all aspects of program implementation including but not limited to curriculum instruction, data collection/entry, and developing program calendars and lesson plans.
Monitor all grant expectations including the budget, outcomes, and outputs associated with each grant.
Provide additional training to staff to ensure grant compliance.
Train staff on the data entry process using the approved system
Monitor data by performing the appropriate audits
Collaborate with other high school outreach staff to integrate navigation into club meetings and other workshops
Develop key relationships with scholarship providers, career specialists, internship placement sites, employer groups, and other community resource providers that can assist students with entering college and/or the workforce
Maintain detailed and accurate participant records and program outcomes in database, tracking tools
Prepare regular reports for leadership and program partners
Assist with workshops, college tours, and special events that help students understand the college/career pathways available to them
Completes other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
Superior supervisory skills and an enthusiastic personality with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, members and participants to create a culture of service within our program sites
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative
Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs, as well as the ability to use most office equipment is required
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends
Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area. A minimum three year’s work experience and/or training
Experience in case management required
Experience working with New Americans, DACA students, immigrant and minority youth
Skilled in problem-solving and able to take initiative
Knowledge of local, regional and national financial aid, scholarship, grants required
Successful history of helping youth gain financial resources for college and/or work placements preferred
Must present a professional image and possess a high level of interpersonal skills
Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure, in dynamic environments and handle multiple tasks
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Minimum 21 years of age
Certifications Required:
Before start of 1st shift: New Hire Orientation training
Within 30 days of hire: CPR/ First Aid/ AED
**Must maintain annual training requirements**
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level is usually minimal to moderate.
