Career Navigator - Willmar

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota•Willmar, MN

4h•$27 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

The Career Navigator provides career counseling and coaching, evaluation, transitional employment, employment and career readiness training, job placement, retention and support services, case coordination, and tracking and reporting. The role works with internal and external teams to deliver coordinated services to individuals and maintain positive relationships that support successful employment outcomes. The position provides job-placement assistance and career counseling, coordinates comprehensive services and resources, and serves as the main contact for the individual and other involved partners, people, or agencies. It also maintains complete, accurate, and timely documentation in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, funder requirements, and laws, and regularly organizes and reports caseload information to support program and organizational goals. This is a scheduled-hybrid role. Essential functions require working at a physical location, such as a GESMN or partner facility, at least two days per week. Remaining days may be worked from the employee’s home office or a designated community setting as directed by the manager.

Requirements

Relevant experience of 1–3 years.
Organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes.
Adaptability and openness to change and flexibility within the job.
Proven verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and make independent decisions.
Experience successfully managing a caseload.
Knowledge of data privacy requirements and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to accurately enter data into computer-based systems.
Must pass a motor vehicle record check with no major violations, no more than two minor violations, and no more than one accident in the past three years.
Must meet GESMN authorized-driver requirements, including a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance with at least $300,000 combined bodily injury and property damage coverage, and being at least 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide job-placement assistance and career counseling to support positive employment outcomes.
Coordinate comprehensive services and resources to meet individuals’ needs and support successful outcomes.
Serve as the main contact and coordinator for individuals and other involved partners, people, or agencies.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in accordance with applicable procedures, guidelines, funder requirements, and laws.
Organize and regularly report caseload information to support program and organizational goals.
Provide services that may include evaluation, transitional employment, employment and career-readiness training, retention and support services, case coordination, tracking, and reporting.