Career Navigator, Healthcare Skills Training

JVS Boston

Career Navigator delivering job search coaching and employer outreach at JVS. Assisting diverse communities in healthcare job readiness and placement with a focus on professional development.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $46,400 - $51,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist job seekers in goal setting, identifying barriers and mapping out a plan leading to job placement, skills upgrades, and career advancement
Understand and apply knowledge of internal and social media resources for job seekers
Produce top quality resumes, especially for professional level job seekers and career changers
Deliver professional quality workshops and groups that demonstrate knowledge of adult education techniques and utilize technology for maximum engagement
Understand and apply knowledge of local and national labor market trends to assist job seekers to identify career opportunities
Actively engage and maintain employer relationships
Establish, track, and meet programmatic metrics using Salesforce
Screen and interview interested job training applicants for program readiness, based on pre-established criteria
Communicate clearly with clients assigned to their active caseload, including performing regular check-ins via phone, text, and email
Deliver compassionate feedback and coaching to active clients on training and job performance, to improve trainee job readiness and job retention
Triage client communication and concerns to assess eligibility for additional barrier removal support
Support and promote the mission and philosophy of JVS both internally and externally
Establish and maintain collaborative and innovative working relationships with key stakeholders (participants, employers, partner organizations, funders, etc.)
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, agency retreats, and team-based projects
Participate in larger NS career coach community by sharing best practices and collaborating on healthcare employer engagement
Demonstrates a professional demeanor with strong customer service skills
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with compassion and professionalism
Exercises discretion in handling confidential information
Communicates regularly with Supervisor to ensure smooth delivery of services
Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

No specific requirements listed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Please provide a cover letter with your application.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Goal SettingJob PlacementLabor Market AnalysisAdult Education TechniquesProgram Metrics Tracking

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCompassionate FeedbackCustomer ServiceCollaborationDiscretion