Employment Navigator at University of Rochester

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 46 Prince St, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14607 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 900070 Ctr Comm Health & Prevention Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 108 H Compensation Range: $25.14 - $35.24 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: The Center for Community Health & Prevention works to create environments that support healthy behaviors, encompassing a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at preventing disease to create a healthier community. The Center for Community Health & Prevention’s Teen Health and Success Partnership (THSP) program matches local high school students with employment opportunities at the University of Rochester and provides hiring and employment assistance to support students’ long-term career success. The THSP aims to provide local students with the vision and job skills for a range of educational and career options after graduation and enables URochester departments to employ well-prepared youth from the local community. The THSP Employment Navigator is the lead liaison for employed teens and their URochester supervisor as it relates to worksite deliverables, academic achievement, professional development, and career planning. They will be assigned to manage projects and events depending on organizational need, staff availability, and to maximize the skills and talents of individual team members. They will also develop and format communications materials such as presentations and reports related to assigned programs and projects and assist students through the hiring process as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Employment Navigator works independently to provide employment support and career-based mentorship to approximately 50 assigned participants of the THSP program. They use best practices from evidence-based youth development models to assist participants in achieving positive education outcomes and employment retention. This includes meeting in-person monthly with THSP high school students, coaching them on workplace expectations and specific job responsibilities. Creating worksite, academic, social, and professional development plans for THSP participants. Maintaining monthly contact with department supervisors who employ THSP students and responding to a broad range of urgent and non-urgent needs of THSP young adult participants and their URochester supervisors. Providing workplace readiness support and interviewing potential THSP participants. Coordinating program compliance for child labor law, OSHA and environmental health and safety guidelines, and URochester mandatories. Supervising interns and THSP student employees. Developing strong relationships with partner organizations. Maintaining and marketing partnership opportunities with URochester departments in order to identify career paths and resources for students and opportunities for new jobs and promotions. Supporting THSP program graduates with identifying and applying for promotions within the University that align with their academic and career goals. In addition, maintaining regular contact with prospective departments and serving as liaisons and collaborators with URochester programs and c