Career Navigator, Work Ready & EARN

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”.

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PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Work Ready and SNAP EARN programs are administered by the state of Pennsylvania. They operate at a local level, through Partner4Work, and provide workforce development services to eligible participants who experience significant barriers to obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment. Participant eligibility focuses on low-income individuals who are enrolled in TANF and SNAP programs. Programs provide comprehensive job readiness, placement, training, and case management services, Services also aim to mitigate social barriers to employment. 

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 to EARN and Work Ready 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.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

Included but not limited to:

Career Readiness and Job Placement:

• Facilitate career readiness workshops during client orientation and throughout enrollment, and direct individuals to specific career readiness workshops offered by Goodwill.
• Provide job specific training, support, and supervision to individuals with disabilities/barriers to employment by ensuring that individuals’ needs are met, goals are implemented, and a safe environment is maintained.
• 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.

Relationship Development and Management:

• Collaborate with Goodwill’s Employer Engagement staff for up-to-date knowledge of local labor market and employers to identify available employment and work-based training opportunities within Goodwill and other employers as they relate to the needs of job seekers and partner employers.
• 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.

Policy and Documentation:

• Be aware of and follow guidelines for all applicable regulatory entities such as Department of Human Services, Department of Labor, and PA Department of Education.
• Communicate production/job specific expectations to the client; meet regularly with site management to ensure communication of business needs, when applicable.
• Correctly complete and submit all required and requested program documentation

Status: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt

Location: Northside Common Ministry,1601 Brighton Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15212

External Hiring Range: $18.25-$20.80

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Occasional evening or weekends based on program 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. 
• Experience working with populations with significant barriers to employers. 
• Experience working with job seekers and/or employers in a job placement function.
• Experience in public speaking and negotiation.

REQUIRED CLEARANCES, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Qualified candidates must have a valid driver's license, active insurance policy, 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.