Position Summary
Inspiritus' Refugee & Immigrant Services (RIS) Department works to build welcoming communities for refugees and immigrants and accompanies newcomers on a path from surviving to thriving. The Construction Workforce Navigator, under the supervision of the Economic Empowerment Coordinator, will serve a vital role in connecting newcomer and immigrant job seekers to construction pre-apprenticeship training, industry-recognized credentials, and employment pathways. This position addresses critical barriers to economic mobility by supporting participants through every stage of the Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program - from recruitment and intake through job placement - while cultivating employer and apprenticeship partnerships that expand opportunities for program graduates.
Hours & Service Site
This position serves during regular Inspiritus hours of operation Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with occasional evening and weekend service. The Inspiritus office is located at 3919 Church Street, Clarkston, GA 30021. This position will include a hybrid of service sites, including the Inspiritus office and field-based service locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Service Environment:
The Construction Workforce Navigator will serve in a hybrid environment, with regular in-office days required weekly. This role may involve visits to active construction sites; appropriate footwear and safety awareness is expected. Local travel is estimated up to 50%. Regular interaction with clients, employers, co-workers, and community partners is expected.
Stipend:
AmeriCorps commit to serving 1715 hours over 10.5 months of service
Members will receive a living allowance of up to $20,500. In addition, members earn an education award of $7,395 upon successful completion of the full 1715 hours.
Inspiritus' Refugee & Immigrant Services (RIS) Department works to build welcoming communities for refugees and immigrants and accompanies newcomers on a path from surviving to thriving. The Construction Workforce Navigator, under the supervision of the Economic Empowerment Coordinator, will serve a vital role in connecting newcomer and immigrant job seekers to construction pre-apprenticeship training, industry-recognized credentials, and employment pathways. This position addresses critical barriers to economic mobility by supporting participants through every stage of the Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program - from recruitment and intake through job placement - while cultivating employer and apprenticeship partnerships that expand opportunities for program graduates.
Hours & Service Site
This position serves during regular Inspiritus hours of operation Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with occasional evening and weekend service. The Inspiritus office is located at 3919 Church Street, Clarkston, GA 30021. This position will include a hybrid of service sites, including the Inspiritus office and field-based service locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruitment & Intake:
- Recruit prospective participants for the Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program
- Conduct intake screening to assess eligibility and readiness
- Case Management & Curriculum Support:
- Provide ongoing case management for enrolled participants throughout and after the 10-12-week program
- Track participant progress and address barriers to completion
- Connect participants with wrap-around support services as needed
- Assist with delivery of the construction pre-apprenticeship curriculum, including OSHA-10, NCCER Core, and Construction Site Safety Orientation (CSSO) training components, under the direction of Certified Instructors
- Employer & Partnership Relations:
- Build and maintain relationships with local employers, construction companies, unions, and registered apprenticeship programs to create pathways for program graduates
- Program & Coordination:
- Update and track goal outputs/outcomes with accuracy and timeliness
- Coordinate program activities within the department and across other departments
- Attend placement site, community, and other required meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet program needs
- Enroll 15 participants in the Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program, with all 15 earning at least one industry-recognized credential (OSHA-10, NCCER Core, or CSSO) and 8 securing employment or placement in a registered apprenticeship upon completion.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with a minimum of 10 local employers or registered apprenticeship programs to create employment and apprenticeship placement pathways for program graduates.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- At least 18 years of age
- Ability to pass Criminal History Checks
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Experience and/or interest in working in a culturally diverse environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Must have the ability to communicate with all people in a culturally competent manner
- Must be sensitive to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in workforce development, social work, construction, business, or a related field
- Experience working with a diverse staff and/or volunteers
- Familiarity with the Atlanta construction industry, registered apprenticeship programs, and local employers
- Experience with human services or workforce development programs
- Reads, writes, and speaks a relevant foreign language
- Knowledge of or interest in the construction trades
Service Environment:
The Construction Workforce Navigator will serve in a hybrid environment, with regular in-office days required weekly. This role may involve visits to active construction sites; appropriate footwear and safety awareness is expected. Local travel is estimated up to 50%. Regular interaction with clients, employers, co-workers, and community partners is expected.
Stipend:
AmeriCorps commit to serving 1715 hours over 10.5 months of service
Members will receive a living allowance of up to $20,500. In addition, members earn an education award of $7,395 upon successful completion of the full 1715 hours.