Participant Navigator - Career Bridge

Job Description

Job Description

The Career Bridge program is designed to help individuals with multiple barriers access education, employment, and economic opportunities in career pathways to improve their quality of life. The goals of the Career Bridge program are to:

• Create an integrated system that prepares individuals to enter the workforce
• Increase access to jobs and training needed to attain good-paying jobs that provide a pathway to longer-term careers and economic opportunities
• Educate individuals about opportunities in the local labor market and how they fit in today and in the future
• Assist individuals to take actionable positive steps forward in their lives, and at the same time give back to their community

Under the guidance and direction of the Career Bridge Participant Navigator, the participant navigator will be responsible for executing and overseeing the management of Career Bridge participant intake and assessment, case management, and the participant support fund, as well as participant tracking and communications.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 2+ years of direct service case management, intake, or support experience
• 2+ years of experience in job readiness, employment placement, recruiting, etc.
• Group facilitation experience strongly desired
• Proficient with MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Problem-Solver with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience working with re-entry and a diverse population

ULMS Total Compensation

** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

• Medical - $11,176.08 per year
• Dental - $540 per year
• Vision - $65.04 per year
• Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year
• Employee Assistance Program - ~$57.60 per year
• 403(b) retirement - $100 per month
• Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year
• LinkedIn Learning Account
• Professional Development Funds up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities

Paid Time Off

• ~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during the first 24 months of employment
• 8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*
• 11 paid holidays + 6-day paid winter holiday break

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid
Workers Compensation Coverage - ~$436.80 - ~$3,993.60 per year (depending on class code)
Taxes 9.8% of salary

At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we dont just accept difference we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.