Career Navigator

Goodwill of SWPA • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Career Navigator plans and facilitates career readiness and job placement activities to help participants meet their employment goals and achieve long-term career satisfaction. The position works with Goodwill staff to provide training and employment opportunities to Work Ready and SNAP EARN participants, who may face significant barriers to obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment. Services include intake, assessments, workshops, job search support, job coaching, and career development.

The role is based at Northside Common Ministries, 1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, and requires travel within Goodwill SWPA territories. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. The position is regular, full-time, and non-exempt. The external hiring range is $19.18–$21.16.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 4 or more years of relevant experience; or an associate degree in Communications, Marketing, Social Services, Business, Management, or a related field and 2 or more years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in one of those fields or a related field.
• Experience working with job seekers and/or employers in a job placement function.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license, active insurance policy, and reliable transportation for local travel.
• Complete Goodwill SWPA-assigned background checks, including a National Criminal Background check, before the first day of employment.
• Provide current, valid Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH clearances before the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate career readiness workshops during client orientation and throughout enrollment, and direct individuals to relevant Goodwill workshops.
• Provide job-specific training, support, and supervision to individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment, ensuring their needs are met, goals are implemented, and a safe environment is maintained.
• Deliver job search, pre-employment support, job placement, and career development services in collaboration with others.
• Use job readiness assessments, job search technologies (including the CareerLink website), and other resources to identify jobs that fit participants’ abilities, skills, and interests.
• Collaborate with Education and Training staff to place clients in schools, programs, and training needed to achieve employment outcomes.
• Collaborate with Employer Engagement staff to stay informed about the local labor market and employers, and identify employment and work-based training opportunities.
• Develop relationships with employers to identify employment and work activity opportunities that meet clients’ community needs, and identify resources to support those initiatives when applicable.
• Follow guidelines established by applicable regulatory entities, including the Department of Human Services, Department of Labor, and Pennsylvania Department of Education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED