Support Services Navigator - Career Centers - Chelsea

Company: Action for Boston Community Development, Inc., (AB
Location: Leominster
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

CURRENT OPENINGSRETURNING APPLICANT? LOGIN NOWSupport Services Navigator Career Centers ChelseaRequisition Number: 2022-ET/Y-059Department: Education, Training and Youth ServicesEmployee Type: RegularHours Per Week: 35Overview:Action for Boston Community Development is a nonprofit human services organization that each year provides more than 100,000 low income residents in the Greater Boston region with the tools and resources needed to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success.The MassHire Metro North Career Center connects qualified job seekers with employers, providing the tools and resources needed to start a career, increase skills or find a new job. The Support Services Navigator assists clients and refers them to public agencies/community-based organizations that provide direct assistance with the mitigation of social service needs.Duties Include:Provide one-on-one assessments, coaching, and case management services to assigned clients (jobseekers) of the Metro North Career Center to which she or he is assigned.Assist in the identification of educational, job training, and occupational objectives in coordination with the client's assigned Career Advisor.Utilize client's engagement vis----vis the Metro North Career Center to identify supportive service needs, provide related counseling as required, and make appropriate referrals.Establish and maintain consistent contact with assigned client population to ensure the prompt identification, mitigation, and/or resolution of social support needed.Maintain an up-to-date file on each client assigned from inception of services through a minimum of sixty days post placement into employment.Conduct support workshops, as necessary, for the diverse population of clients - the workshops shall be designed to establish peer support.Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.Job Qualifications:A Minimum of High School Diploma/GED, or equivalent is required.An Associate's degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services or related field is preferred.A minimum of one year of experience in providing case management, case coordination, constituent services required.Ability to provide excellent customer service, establish appropriate boundaries with customers, and to demonstrate innovation and flexibility.Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.Bilingual skill in Spanish is required.Why ABCD?Make an impact on the communityFree professional development opportunities and trainingsHealth and Dental InsuranceLong-term and Short-term Disability InsuranceLife Insurance403B Retirement Plan with employer match and vestingPaid Time Off13 Observed HolidaysLocation: Chelsea

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