We are seeking Career Navigator who supports individuals in identifying career goals, overcoming barriers to employment, and securing meaningful work. This role provides personalized career guidance, connects participants to training and community resources, and supports them throughout the job search and placement process. The Career Navigator acts as a trusted coach, advocate, and connector between job seekers, employers, and support services. Assisting with job search skills, career exploration, job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, and connecting them with training, education, and employment opportunities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Starting Wage: $21.26

In accordance with the Goodwill of the Great Plains mission, we are committed to providing a competitive total compensation package, including salary and benefits, that will attract, retain, and reward high performing employees who share a passion for transforming lives through the dignity of work. Goodwill of the Great Plains strives to make employee compensation performance-based, competitive to organizations with similar missions, and commensurate for the individual’s level of responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Workforce Development, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Experience in career coaching, case management, workforce development, or employment services preferred

Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary point of contact and facilitator at Job Center.
• Conduct individual career assessments to identify skills, interests, strengths, and realistic employment goals
• Develop individualized employment and career plans in collaboration with job seekers, and when applicable care team members. 
• Provide job readiness support, including résumé development, interview preparation, job applications, and workplace expectations
• Assist job seekers in identifying and addressing barriers to employment (e.g., transportation, childcare, housing, education, legal or financial challenges).
• Connect individuals to training programs, educational opportunities, certifications, and community resources.
• Coordinate with employers, workforce partners, and community agencies to identify job opportunities, experiences, and placement options.
• Track job seeker progress, outcomes, and documentation in ETO database.
• Provide post-placement support to help individuals retain employment and advance in their careers.
• Report outcomes for weekly report.
• Maintain ongoing awareness of the employment needs, of local employers and of community job fairs.
• Monitor computer usage by each Job Center client for compliance with Visitor Code 
• of Conduct.
• Complies with all CARF, CQL and Goodwill safety, vocational training requirements and policies and procedures. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

While the benefits are great, Goodwill’s mission is really at the heart of all we do. When you join the Goodwill team you are not just joining the company, you are becoming part of our family. You could be eligible for a Personal Day, Birthday Day Off, and 6 Paid Holidays upon hire. With eligibility for Health Dental, and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment. See more benefit details on the careers tab at www.goodwillgreatplains.org. Apply today to become a part of something great!

Goodwill of the Great Plains provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.