What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Navigator position at Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania?
Job Details
Description
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life-changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one, and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”.
We offer a wide range of career opportunities from entry level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.
Position Summary
The Career Navigator will plan and facilitate career readiness and job placement activities to meet individual’s employment goals, setting clients up for long-term career satisfaction. This position will work in collaboration with Goodwill staff to provide training and employment opportunities for Adult Workforce Program participants. The Career Navigator will provide intake, assessments, workshops, and job search support, with a focus on job
coaching and career development to meet the goals of the program and program participants.
Essential Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Location: Lawrenceville Workforce Development Center - 118 52nd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
External Hiring Range: $18.25-$20.80
Schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00am – 4:00pm) Schedule can vary depending on department needs.
Travel Required: Occasional travel is required to Goodwill and community sites in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Qualifications
Skills Required.
REQUIRED CLEARANCES, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Description
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life-changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one, and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”.
We offer a wide range of career opportunities from entry level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.
Position Summary
The Career Navigator will plan and facilitate career readiness and job placement activities to meet individual’s employment goals, setting clients up for long-term career satisfaction. This position will work in collaboration with Goodwill staff to provide training and employment opportunities for Adult Workforce Program participants. The Career Navigator will provide intake, assessments, workshops, and job search support, with a focus on job
coaching and career development to meet the goals of the program and program participants.
Essential Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Facilitate career readiness workshops during client orientation and throughout enrollment, direct individuals to specific career readiness workshops offered by Goodwill.
- Communicate job specific expectations to the client and communicate regularly with clients to ensure they are satisfied and fulfilled with employment.
- Deliver quality job search, pre-employment supports, job placement and career development services through collaboration and the utilization of job readiness assessments, job search technologies (including CareerLink website) and resources to identify jobs according to participant abilities, skills, and interests.
- Develop relationships with employers seeking employment and work activity opportunities to meet the needs of clients in their communities and identify resources needed to support these initiatives, when applicable.
- Prepare and maintain program related reports, participant records, or program manuals.
Location: Lawrenceville Workforce Development Center - 118 52nd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
External Hiring Range: $18.25-$20.80
Schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00am – 4:00pm) Schedule can vary depending on department needs.
Travel Required: Occasional travel is required to Goodwill and community sites in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent AND 4 years of experience required. OR
- Associates degree AND 2 years of experience required. OR
- Bachelor’s degree AND 0-1 year of experience required.
Skills Required.
REQUIRED CLEARANCES, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Qualified candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local travel.
- Candidates are expected to provide current, valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH) prior to their first day of employment.
Salary : $18 - $21