Student HireAbility Navigator - C2 GPS Rural Capital Area

Position Summary:

The Student HireAbility Navigator works to improve access to employment and training services and increase employment opportunities for job seekers with disabilities. This position focuses exclusively on services for students with disabilities who are in the early phases of preparing for transition to postsecondary education and employment. The SHA Navigator serves as a resource in the workforce development area to support, expand, and enhance the provision of pre-employment transition services that are provided by Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) as well as other partners and programs in the workforce development area.

 Essential Functions:

• Identify the pre-employment transition services available to students with disabilities in the workforce development area.
• Convene partners, including school districts and Education Service Centers, to discuss successful strategies and services, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration to improve the quality and/or availability of pre-employment transition services to students with disabilities.
• In consultation with the Board and the VR offices in the workforce development area, school districts, and other community partners, create a three-year action plan to achieve specific deliverables. The plan must be written within 5 months from hire.
• Increase community and system awareness of the resources and activities available to students with disabilities in the following five pre-employment transition services:
  • job (career) exploration counseling.
  • work-based learning experiences, which may include in school or after school opportunities, or experience outside the traditional school setting (including internships), provided in an integrated environment to the maximum extent possible.
  • counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs at institutions of higher education.
  • workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living; and
  • instruction in self-advocacy, which may include peer mentoring.
• Develop and sustain relationships with the school districts and Education Service Centers in the workforce development area to promote awareness and availability of pre-employment transition services and Workforce Solutions resources to schools, parents, and students.
• Promote the use of career exploration, postsecondary education planning, and work readiness tools available.
• In consultation with Workforce Solutions Offices, local VR offices, local education agencies, parents and students with disabilities, employers, and community partners, develop effective and innovative strategies to:
  • Improve the transition to postsecondary activities of students who are members of traditionally unserved and underserved populations.
  • Expand or enhance the provision of the five required pre-employment transition services to students with disabilities in the workforce development area
• Convene and/or attend workgroups, committees, coalitions, and cross-agency teams to foster system and community coordination of pre-employment transition services and activities for students with disabilities.
• Provide information, training, and technical assistance to Workforce Solutions Offices, local VR offices, school districts, Education Service Centers, community partners, and employers, regarding resources and activities available to assist students with disabilities to transition successfully to postsecondary education, employment, or both.
• Develop and coordinate events, campaigns, and other activities to increase and foster student and family awareness of and access to pre-employment transition services provided by local VR offices, school districts, Education Service Centers, other Workforce Solutions programs, and community partners and resources.
• Organize events and activities to increase employers' understanding of the abilities of students with disabilities.
• Provide training and/or resources to increase employers' awareness of disability etiquette and accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to develop work- based learning opportunities for students with disabilities, including internships, summer employment, other employment opportunities available throughout the school year, and apprenticeships.
• Ensure that state and/or local VR staff receive the data and information necessary to fulfill federal reporting requirements regarding the provision of pre-employment transition services to students with disabilities that occur as a direct result of deliverables.
• Comply with federal and state requirements regarding confidentiality of student data.
• Ensure that resources and materials developed for deliverables are available in accessible formats for students who use screen reader software, screen magnification software, large print, and Braille.
• Ensure that reasonable accommodations are available and provided as requested for activities associated with deliverables.
• Participate in meetings called by TWC for training, information sharing, and Student HireAbility Navigator Program development and improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work experience in the fields of education, vocational rehabilitation, workforce development programs, human services programs, or non-profit organizations serving students or persons with disabilities is preferred.
• Additional work experience in a performance-based environment, public or private sector, with the ability to analyze and interpret information and data and provide relevant feedback for action.
• Strong interpersonal skills (i.e., ability to communicate effectively and interact with all stakeholders).
• Strong knowledge of effective management techniques and practices, including planning; strategy development and implementation; assessment of outcomes and accountability.
• Proficient computer skills for correspondence, reports, and database access, good writing skills for correspondence and program reporting.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, management and the public, exceptional customer service skills. Must be organized and detail oriented

 Education and Experience:  

• Associates or Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study required.
• Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance with good driving record.
• Ability to relocate within the service delivery area.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:                             

C2 Global Professional Services (C2 GPS) is an industry leader providing innovative workforce and career services to Texans, Floridians, and the youth population of Southern Nevada. C2 GPS has a reputation for outstanding customer service, building relationships in our local communities, and providing career services to enable job seekers to find meaningful work and grow their careers. Our company values of Respect, Communication, Customer Engagement, and Ingenuity are embedded in every facet of how we work to deliver a standard of excellence that is unmatched by our competitors. Fueled by unprecedented growth, currently, our service delivery model spans several counties in Texas, Florida, and Southern Nevada. C2 GPS’ guiding principle is that to successfully navigate workforce development solutions; our employees must be passionate about providing superior customer service to all our customers and support the communities where we live and work. 

  Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life. You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you would also be eligible to take advantage of a competitive benefits plan which includes:

   Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran