Career Navigator - Mobile Career Center - Decatur-$47,500

Goodwill of North Georgia•Decatur, GA

About The Position

The Career Navigator provides vocational and academic guidance, advocacy, training, case management, and supervision to Career Services program participants. The role serves as a liaison and navigator between technical and community colleges, Goodwill of North Georgia, Inc., and other partners involved in the CollegeCareerCatalyst (C3) Initiative. The Navigator supports participants as they pursue education and employment, helps identify and address barriers, coordinates referrals and services, and maintains accurate case documentation while complying with agency, program, accreditation, federal, and grant requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, rehabilitation counseling, or a counseling-related field; or a bachelor’s degree in education, vocational rehabilitation, or a counseling-related field plus one year of experience in a college setting in counseling, linking with community resources, special education, or instruction; or an associate’s degree in an education- or vocationally related field plus two years of experience in a college setting in counseling, linking with community resources, special education, or instruction.
Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Experience with medical, psychological, social, and vocational aspects of disability and low-income populations.
Knowledge of postsecondary education, community resources, occupational information, and job readiness.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to facilitate positive actions and growth among participants in a flexible geographic environment requiring self-direction, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Strong judgment, patience, and ability to maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of organizations and individuals.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to push, pull, and lift 20 pounds, with or without accommodations.
Ability to safely operate a vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet physical requirements related to Career Services duties, including driving, material handling, and transporting and carrying documents, handbooks, and supplies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a related field.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Act as liaison, advisor, and navigator for participants dually enrolled with technical colleges, Goodwill, and partners associated with the CollegeCareerCatalyst (C3) Initiative.
Provide vocational and academic guidance and assistance with applications, financial aid, registration, transcripts, and other college-system matters through case management and related services.
Assist in recruiting eligible participants who qualify for funding.
Deliver high-quality, individualized services consistent with Goodwill of North Georgia’s mission.
Conduct orientations for new participants covering the program, services, policies, and procedures.
Maintain regular contact with technical colleges, high schools, and referring counselors or agencies.
Teach life skills, work adjustment, pre-employment skills, or other related curricula to the caseload.
Prepare reports and summaries required by applicable funding and regulatory sources.
Ensure smooth transitions of cases across services, programs, and agencies as appropriate.
Observe and meet with participants at community-based work sites, high schools, and colleges.
Support and advocate for participants and their right to a higher quality of life through work and education.
Protect and maintain the confidentiality of participant rights.
Work with participants and program team members to identify employment and education barriers and develop and implement individual plans.
Coordinate referrals to and use of community resources to provide ongoing supportive counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation of program operations; open, review, and maintain participant case files according to Career Services policies and procedures.
Prepare a professional development plan (PDP) and provide quarterly updates on progress toward goals.
Comply with agency, Career Services, CARF, federal, and grant regulations; policies; standard operating procedures; and safety and security procedures.
Participate in or lead program advisory councils, community advisory boards, and trade-related associations as assigned.
Maintain quality relationships with community partners.
Attend college, high school, community, and Goodwill meetings as needed or assigned.
Attend the majority of quarterly targeted training forums and complete all Career Services core training.
Perform other duties as assigned.