Partner Navigators, Dist. 1

Embedded WIOA Partner Navigator

Service Coordination:

• Coordinate services to advance competitive, integrated employment for individuals served across partner programs.

Objectives:

• Increase the number of individuals with disabilities served.
• Leverage supports and resources to serve individuals with disabilities.
• Streamline access to services across partner programs.
• Reduce or eliminate gaps or barriers in accessing needed services.
• Identify and implement a shared service delivery approach.
• Support participant navigation through Workforce services.
• Facilitate transition from high school to postsecondary training with a clear vocational goal.
• Secure wrap-around supports for successful completion of postsecondary training.
• Facilitate access to meaningful work-based learning activities.
• Coordinate other needed services to support quality employment outcomes.

Embedded Role:

• WPNs will be embedded in the culture of designated Work One centers and VR offices.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on programming, services, and access points across partner programs.
• Build relationships to support appropriate linkages and mutual delivery of services.
• Attend staff meetings regularly and retain knowledge of partner program services.
• Connect individuals with disabilities to appropriate partner programs.
• Promote a streamlined cross referral process.
• Improve service and program access for individuals with disabilities.
• Guide braided service delivery across programs.
• Serve as a resource for colleagues and arrange cross-training across partner programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of experience in training, social services, workforce services, vocational rehabilitation, education, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Rehabilitation Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in building and retaining partner and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience working with individuals and job seekers with disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter who can work independently.

Working Conditions:

• Perform tasks at various locations, including Work One centers and Vocational Rehabilitation offices.
• Regular presence at each partner organization.
• Conduct meetings and activities in-person, with some remote work as applicable.