What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Navigator/Career Development Liaison position at Jamestown City School District?
POSITION: Community Navigator/Career Development Liaison - 12-Month Position
Provisional Appointment pending successful placement on Civil Service List
QUALIFICATIONS:
This is a responsible position involving informal counseling and interacting with students who are seeking to obtain a career or college opportunities after high school. An incumbent will carry out assignments as a liaison between participants, families, and employers. Work is performed under the direct supervision of an administrative employee of higher rank, with considerable leeway for independent judgment in carrying out assignments. Does related work as required. Due to the nature of the duties required hours may flex or vary as a result of the tasks and duties necessary.
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either:
- Successful completions of sixty (60) semester credit hours in Education, Human Services, or
Business Administration from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university. OR
- Two (2) years of experience involving direct client contact in the delivery of services in a human
services agency or program.
JOB DUTIES:
- Meets with students and employers to educate them on career information and vocational assistance;
- Works closely with students, colleges, high school personnel and community to increase student's success rates;
- Works with students individually and in small groups and assists with identifying and researching careers, occupations and related educational requirements;
- Assists students and employers with routine and general questions regarding programs and services;
- Assists students with completion of necessary forms;
- Helps students to develop soft skills, job-finding skills and refer to jobs;
- Documents and maintains files on student involvement and attendance in activities related to Career
- Development and Occupational Studies Credential requirements;
- Meets with supervisor to exchange observation concerning student and client interactions to maintain effective client relations;
- Confers with parents, district staff and community partners to exchange observations concerning student's interactions;
- Works with parents, district staff and community partners to support the needs of students;
- Compiles and presents educational materials in the form of pamphlets, videos, reports, and weekly bulletins for distribution;
- Assists with job fairs or college fairs within and outside of the schools;
- Organizes visits to colleges, trade schools, job shadowing, meetings and other informational trainings for students
- Researches resources to provide translation services on behalf of staff, students and clients when requested;
- Attends meetings, addresses public groups and participates in other public relations activities as required;
- Performs miscellaneous work as required by the duties assigned within the work activities.
Civil Service Application
Application deadline: June 23, 2023
Salary : $32,700 - $41,400