Youth Career Navigator at HumanKind – Lynchburg, Virginia

Position Title: WIOA Youth Career Navigator

Location: Lynchburg

Benefits:

• Salary Range:$20.00-$23.43
• Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to use at your discretion
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Life insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance

Summary: Do you have a passion for guiding young people toward a successful future? HumanKind is looking for a Youth Career Navigator to support and mentor youth ages 14-24, with a primary focus on out-of-school youth ages 16-24. This position is key in helping young individuals overcome barriers, develop career plans, and access education and employment opportunities that set them up for long-term success. Working closely with training providers, employers, and community organizations, the Youth Career Navigator plays an essential role in empowering youth to build fulfilling careers. If you're highly organized, an excellent communicator, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you on our team! This is a grant-funded position with an opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of young people. If you're ready to guide the next generation toward success, apply today!

Success In This Role Looks Like:

• Managing a caseload of 30-50 participants, providing career counseling and personalized support.
• Helping youth overcome obstacles that hinder their educational and employment goals.
• Developing strong partnerships with schools, training providers, and employers to connect participants with opportunities.
• Guiding participants through work-based learning experiences such as apprenticeships, internships, and on-the-job training.
• Processing program-related invoices, tracking spending, and ensuring program compliance.
• Maintaining accurate records in state data systems and preparing required reports.
• Providing ongoing follow-up services to ensure continued success for program participants.
• Working collaboratively with the team to implement innovative solutions that support youth development.

Career Path:

• At HumanKind, we believe in nurturing growth within our team. A Youth Career Navigator can advance into roles such as Senior Workforce Navigator, Workforce Program Manager, or other leadership positions in workforce and youth development.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Strong ability to build trust and rapport with young adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in career counseling, job coaching, or youth mentoring.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint, for tracking and reporting data.
• Ability to collaborate with schools, employers, and community organizations to create career pathways for youth.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in workforce development, human services, or a related field.
• Experience in resume preparation, job coaching, or youth mentoring preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Completion of all required background checks and drug testing.

Why Join HumanKind:

HumanKind is a non-profit human services organization that has been serving children and families for more than 120 years. We offer programs and services that instill hope and equip people with the tools to build a strong foundation for life.

With an emphasis on inclusion, we help individuals and families who face any number of life’s challenges. Our programs cover everything from financial education to foster care, from early childhood resources to services for adults with developmental disabilities.

HumanKind’s unique workplace culture is what sets us apart and makes us a Best Place to Work. We recognize that this culture exists because of our values. We acknowledge that we are humans on this journey, and none of us have fully arrived, but we are committed to striving and aspiring toward living out our values each day.

We Value:

• Actively working for equity and inclusivity, practicing humility and curiosity, taking responsibility, continuously evolving for change.
• Prioritizing caring for our people, fostering a nurturing environment, celebrating small wins, acknowledging challenges, embracing innovation and adaptability.
• Nurturing growth in ourselves and others, leveraging strengths, equipping with tools for success, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Staying mission-focused, serving with empathy, putting egos aside, upholding ethics, communicating openly, providing support, and encouraging feedback.