Education + Employment Navigator

ABOUT YOU

Are you a curious person who is a good listener and has great judgment? You might come from a professional or educational background that is very different from this field, but if you love to connect with a diverse range of people in a dynamic, creative way, then you will thrive at ICS! We’ll provide you with on-the-job training every step of the way.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Education + Employment Navigator will provide one-on-one training to individuals with disabilities as they work towards their personal career goals and overall independence. Work with clients can range from in-class instructional support with notes and assignments to providing onsite/offsite support at work or volunteer sites. 

Experience in Special Education, Career Counseling or similar fields is desired. This includes knowledge or ability to learn about traditional educational tracks using disability resources and the IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) for UC (University California) and CSU (California State University). The ability to connect with community resources is also desired in order to create new opportunities for clients in the career field of their choice. 

In this role you may be responsible for providing students with support as a liaison to special education services and or employment/volunteer agencies. You will help to set up learning/work accommodations with counselors and employers in order to help clients meet their long-term career goals. In some cases, clients will require direct support with learning how to take public transportation and support with learning to communicate appropriately when interacting within their communities.  

This job is full time, $20 - $23.50/hr depending on experience. This job can be part time or full time, plus potential overtime accrual. Shifts are typically between 9am-7pm. Weekend and weekday shifts available at locations throughout Marin. Hybrid work is an option in cases where clients require only limited one-to-one support at school/work and/or can receive support virtually.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Full time:

  • The value of these benefits is approximately $1,650/month for full-time employees

  • 100% of health and dental insurance are paid for by ICS (able to add spouse or family member, paid for by employee)

  • Life insurance policy 100% paid for by ICS

  • Commuter stipend up to $105/month, depending on distance of commute

  • $50/month cell phone reimbursement

  • Paid time off each year:

    • Vacation accrual: 7.5 to 20 days, depending on tenure

    • Holidays: 12 days (10 company holidays, 2 you can use at any time)

    • Sick time: 48 hours

    • Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each

  • 401k and FSA plan enrollment available

  • Employee Assistance Program available

  • Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites

DUTIES

  • Train clients around their goals, such as transportation training, completing assignments, on/offsite job or volunteer support.

  • Keep detailed progress notes after each session and update the client's file on the computer

  • Complete and submit all forms on time, including monthly and annual reports

  • Attend case conferences with clients, families and other agencies they work with if necessary

  • Attend staff meetings to discuss current cases and brainstorm creative solutions to challenges

  • Work collaboratively with supervisors, colleagues, clients and families

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong computer literacy, specifically with Gmail, Google Drive and Microsoft Office.

  • Prior experience with this population or special education experience is preferred.

  • Valid California identification such as Real ID, driver’s license, or passport. A background check will be conducted.

TO APPLY

Please email your name, phone number, resume and cover letter to TDS Program Manager, Lillian Rangel, at lillian@connectics.org with the subject line:  Education+ Employment Navigator role