Pre-Employment Career Navigator

The Pre-Employment Career Navigator helps young people with disabilities discover what’s possible and build the skills to take their next step with confidence. Through engaging, hands-on workshops in schools and community settings, this role brings career exploration, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, and post secondary planning to life. You’ll create an inclusive learning environment where students can explore their strengths, practice real-world skills, and begin shaping a future that works for them. Along the way, you’ll partner with schools, DVR counselors, families, and community organizations to help students connect with opportunities and resources that support their goals.

You’ll thrive in this role if you genuinely enjoy connecting with youth, can bring energy to a room, and know how to make information engaging and approachable. We’re looking for someone who is creative, organized, adaptable, and comfortable working with people who learn and communicate in different ways. You don’t need to come in knowing everything about Pre-ETS or disability services, but you should be curious, eager to learn, and excited about helping young people build confidence and prepare for what comes next.

This position will be full time and will be in-person in Kennewick, WA at 10+ school sites in the Tri Cities area and at our home office in TC Futures.

Career Path Services values the power of experience and perspective, and endeavors to build upon this vital strength. We are passionate about building and sustaining a working environment of belonging for all of our staff and customers. We believe every member on our team enriches our culture by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We are committed to attracting, recruiting, retaining and advancing an engaged team that is responsive to the needs of our diverse clients.

ABOUT THE JOB
The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: CORE COMPETENCIES: Technical Competencies and Skills

• Ability to facilitate classroom instruction.
• Ability to develop excellent customer relationships as well as assess needs, meet standards for service and evaluate customer satisfaction.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills.
• Ability to synthesize information to communicate information in a respectful manner (verbally and in writing) that ensures full comprehension for all parties.
• Ability to adapt to business needs and work well under pressure.
• Ability to organize individual work tasks and outcomes and meet deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Must possess the desire to learn and implement new skills.

Organizational Core Values

• Integrity: Stay true to our mission, purpose, and vision; act in harmony with our beliefs and values; gain trust while respecting boundaries; keep commitments, hold ourselves and others accountable. 
• Courage: Take smart risks and challenge status quo; challenge actions inconsistent with organization’s values; speak up, even when uncomfortable; perform heroic actions advocating for those the organization serves. 
• Generosity: Extend hospitality, appreciation, and have dedication to serve others; seek what is best for the organization rather than self; act humbly; treat everyone with kindness and dignity. 
• Visionary: Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit; pioneer new ideas and demonstrate curiosity; embrace failure to break boundaries and learn rapidly; be willing to do things differently; adapt and stay nimble by finding time to simplify.
• Leadership: Humbly guide and lead others to make a positive difference; contribute to the larger good; share knowledge; commit self and others to professional growth; be a life-long learner; engage in open, honest communication. 
• Excellence: Perform with integrity to ensure accurate and competent results with a positive impact; extend beyond minimum expectations; consider other points of view; think critically and problem solve by identifying root causes; show unity through teamwork.

EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with youth, transition-age young adults, and/or individuals with disabilities. Experience may be gained through employment, internships, volunteer work, education, or other relevant settings.
• Ability and comfort facilitating groups, presenting information, or leading activities with youth or young adults.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate information in an accessible and respectful manner.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students, families, educators, community partners, and colleagues.
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Ability to learn and apply program requirements, procedures, curriculum, and documentation standards.
• Ability to adapt instructional approaches and communication styles to meet varying student needs and learning styles.
• Basic proficiency with common workplace technology, such as Microsoft Office/365, email, virtual meeting platforms, and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences.

Preferred

• Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) or similar credential.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree, coursework, or training in social work, education, psychology, human services, vocational rehabilitation, special education, workforce development, or a related field. 
• Experience facilitating classroom instruction, workshops, group activities, or other structured learning experiences. Experience with lesson plans curriculum and other instructional materials in a instructional and/or developmental capacity.
• Knowledge of or exposure to IEPs, 504 Plans, transition services, vocational rehabilitation, or Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices, Universal Design for Learning, neuroinclusive practices, or other accessible instructional approaches.
• Experience working collaboratively with schools, community organizations, social service agencies, or workforce development programs.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.
• Lived experience or professional experience working with populations impacted by poverty, trauma, or systemic barriers to employment.

BENEFITS

• Leading health care package, including medical with both F.S.A. and H.S.A. options, dental, and vision
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary/supplemental group term life insurance, group AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, legal coverage, and identity theft coverage
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a leading employer discretionary contribution
• Paid Vacation (accrue 12 hours/month), Sick (accrue 8 hours/month), Bereavement, Jury Duty and Military Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays, including a Floating Holiday and a Birthday Holiday
• Internet & Cell Phone Reimbursement Allowance and Personal Development Reimbursement Allowances
• Tuition Reimbursement program and a qualified employer for the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

ABOUT CAREER PATH SERVICES

Career Path Services is a workforce development and employment training 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Spokane, WA.  As an organization, we pride ourselves in being a part of our community and truly enriching the community we work in. We value our diverse team-based environments while recognizing the creativity and initiative of individuals. Career Path Services is committed to honoring our employees' service to our mission and values by providing continuous training and development opportunities. We have been honored to be named a top 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For by the Nonprofit Times seven years in a row, and are more than proud of our employees who make this happen. Our amazing employees make us a great place to work because of their high character and competence. Career Path Services is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons of disability. TTY relay 1-800-833-6388. Career Path Services receives support and funding from federal grants. Read more about federal grant funding at www.careerpathservices.org/federalfunding.  

Career Path Services is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons of disability. TTY relay 1-800-833-6388. 


 

 

Job: Pre-Employment Career Navigator
Primary Location: Kennewick, WA
Salary: Salary range for job offer: $53,000-59,000 annually, DOE, plus benefits. Full annual salary range for lifetime of position: $53,000-78,000.
Recruitment Closing Date: TBD - The hiring authority reserves the right to make hiring decisions and/or close this posting at any time. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.