Career Navigator - AMIKids WFD-Charlotte

Position Summary

The Career Navigator role guides participants’ direction and development related to career exploration, resume writing, interview skills and job search strategies; provides guidance on applicable continuing education and/or training opportunities along with building an employer network and connecting youth with potential employment and other career resources.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide guidance/counseling and development to participants regarding career options and related education and/or training, and monitor their success (e.g. course work tests, how to overcome barriers, etc.),
• Provide a list of open employment opportunities and resources for participants, minimally twice a month,
• Implement a career exploration mindset; connect participants with potential mentorships, shadowing opportunities and internships, providing real work exposure and hands-on experience,
• Effectively implement AMIkids Way (Kids First, Safety, and Family) and key elements of Positive Youth Development (Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Community Involvement, and Challenged & Engaged Programming) and the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) in all interactions with participants,
• Interactions with participants shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for participants to ensure effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals,
• Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to participants,
• Develop and maintain a relationship with participants to ensure engagement, progress and successful completion,
• Attend job fairs state-wide and support participants in job placement visits,
• Work with participants to identify the necessary documentation for required enrollment in related educational or training programs, employment opportunities, and address issues that arise,
• Build a network of employers within the assigned area(s) to assist in participants securing employment, and maintain effective relationships with employers and community organizations, and serve as a liaison with internal and external partners to pave the way for a successful outcome for participants,
• Conduct related assessments for each participant,
• Develop individualized career portfolios/plans with the participants along with actions steps for them to reach their goal,
• Guide participants through the application process, how to apply, prepare for interviews and onboard and place into employment,
• Create relevant reports, update reports to monitor, track and evaluate participant’s progress, outcomes, and provide to applicable parties on a monthly basis,
• May drive for work-related tasks,
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Education, Training and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience providing career development
• Four (4) years’ experience providing career development services (equivalent experience may be substituted for education requirements at a rate of two years of relevant experience for each year of required education),
• Knowledge of employment interviewing techniques, employment and wage laws and guidelines,
• Familiar with career assessment tools and job search resources,
• Certification in career counseling or career development preferred,
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written),
• Experience working in a non-profit or community-based organization is a plus,
• Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group,
• Successfully works independently or within group environment,
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively,

Why AMIkids?

• At AMIkids, you’ll do more than work—you’ll make an impact. AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Growth Opportunities: We develop leaders from within.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Company-paid Life Insurance & AD&D.
• Work-Life Balance: PTO & Paid Holidays.
• Wellness Programs: EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management.
• Financial Security: Employer-funded Pension Plan, 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Extra Perks: Pet Insurance, Travel Assistance, Gym Discounts, and more.

Ready to lead with purpose? Apply today and help us transform lives through education.