Navigation Manager

At Tallatoona Community Action Partnership (CAP), Inc., our mission is to assist low-income individuals and families to acquire useful skills and knowledge, to gain access to new opportunities, and to achieve self-sufficiency. Together, we have a shared purpose that every person has the opportunity to achieve his/her/their fullest potential and participate in and contribute to all aspects of life.

If you are looking for a place where you are passionate about helping people, then you are in the right place and we would love to have you join our Tallatoona CAP, Inc. family and be a part of our talented and passionate team.

Currently, we are hiring for a Navigation Managerto join the team.

The Navigation Manger is a full-time exempt position that reports to the Executive Director. The Navigation Manager is responsible for guiding individuals towards economic self-sufficiency by facilitating access to employment opportunities and addressing related barriers in their local communities. The Navigation Manager has the knowledge and expertise necessary to initiate successful planning and coordination of support. Work closely with clients to assess their needs, provide resources, offer counseling, and coordinate services that support overall self-sufficiency

Responsibilities:

• Authorizes and monitors employment support to ensure outcomes in accordance with a well-structured person-centered plan.
• Coordinate employment services by linking and referring individuals to needed services and supports offered by partner agencies and providers, routinely communicating with all parties involved and assisting the support team to focus on outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals to identify their employment skills, financial stability, and broader self-sufficiency needs.
• Connect clients with community resources, government programs, and social services that can address their housing, healthcare, childcare, and transportation needs.
• Identify training opportunities and educational programs that can enhance clients job prospects and assist in accessing these resources.
• Provide ongoing support to clients by monitoring their progress, addressing barriers, and making necessary referrals to support their self-sufficiency journey.
• Maintain detailed records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes for reporting, evaluation, and program improvement purposes.
• Offer one-on-one or group counseling sessions to help clients set realistic career goals and develop personalized action plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues and management to develop and enhance employment and self-sufficiency navigation services and programs.
• Must have access to a car and possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive to various locations when required.
• Perform other duties as requested and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to helping clients achieve self-sufficiency.
• Has a deep-seated belief that the individuals being supported can enter the workforce and be successful with proper planning an support.
• Familiarity with financial literacy principles an resources.
• Knowledge of local social services, government programs, and community resources.
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to helping clients achieve self-sufficiency.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience in career counseling, social work, case management, or workforce development.
• Previous experience in working with job seekers and partners to help guide low-income individuals to self-sufficiency.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred) will consider an equivalent combination of training skill and experience.

Physical Demands:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the described position. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Manager's job. While performing the responsibilities job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds, stand, bend, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, and use his or her hands and fingers to write, type and select. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distant vision.

We offer competitive benefits that include:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• EAP

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $49,719.80 - $52,478.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:

Vaccinated persons of interest ENCOURAGED to apply. Striving to accomplish a 100% vaccinated employee population. Daily temperature checks

Work Location: One location

AAP/EEO Statement: Tallatoona CAP, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and/or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,719.80 - $52,478.40 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person