POSITION SUMMARY:

The Career Navigator customizes and delivers curricula to prepare students to learn the skills needed to attain competitive integrated employment. The Career Navigator serves as an industry expert within Aspire’s job training program. In partnership the Transition Coach, the Career Navigator connects real industry jobs with Aspire’s job seekers and partners with each student to create career goals and strategies and teach relevant skills within the industry.
Position Responsibilities:
The following represents the primary position responsibilities, but other related duties necessary to meet the needs of the organization may be assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferably Special Education.2 years’ experience working in a classroom setting.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to write reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from families, team members, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with students, team members at all levels, families, and the general public.
• Ability to influence others through collaboration.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office – Word, Excel (including formulas, graphs, and pivot tables), Power Point and Outlook, with an ability to become familiar with emerging programs and software.Ability to design evidence-based, multi-modal learning curricula for a diverse audience.

PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• QIDP certified or certification eligible
• DSP certificationWorking directly with people who have developmental disabilities.

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