Career Navigator - Metro Placement & Retention Team

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN)•Saint Paul, MN

12d•$25 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a collaborative and passionate team of skilled community-based providers! The Placement and Retention team provides placement, job coaching, long-term follow-up, and extended employment assistance to individuals with disabilities. This team partners with Vocational Rehabilitation Services and DEED to assist job seekers towards competitive and integrated employment throughout the community. Day in the life : In a typical day, a Career Navigator can expect to... Career Navigation Services : Provide job placement assistance and career counseling resulting in optimal employment outcomes for individuals served. Case Management Coordination : Ensure that seamless and comprehensive services are delivered to the individual providing coordinated service options and resources to meet their needs resulting in positive outcomes for individuals served. Serve as the main contact and coordinator for the individual and other involved partners, persons or agencies. Documentation : Maintains complete, accurate and timely documentation of individuals served by following established applicable procedures, guidelines, funder requirements, and laws. Organize and report essential caseload information on a regular basis to support program and organizational goals. Job Pay & Perks: Pay range: $25.24 - $37.04 This is a flexible-hybrid role whose essential functions allow the employee to primarily work from a personal home office but also require the employee to work at a physical GESMN or partner facility as business needs require, sometimes with great urgency and little notice. Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota prioritizes work-life balance. Many roles are hybrid, and we offer competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of benefit options and an employee discount. Benefits: Generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount! Opportunities for career development and advancement

Requirements

Organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes.
Adaptive and open to change and flexibility within job.
Proven verbal and written communication skills.
Capable of multi-tasking
Independent decision-making skills
Experience successfully managing a case load
Knowledge of data privacy requirements and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software and the ability to accurately enter data into computer based systems.
Must have a valid driver's license, pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, and carry valid automobile insurance that meets GESMN's requirements for individuals who transport program participants.
Relevant Experience required (1-3 years)

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Provide job placement assistance and career counseling resulting in optimal employment outcomes for individuals served.
Ensure that seamless and comprehensive services are delivered to the individual providing coordinated service options and resources to meet their needs resulting in positive outcomes for individuals served.
Serve as the main contact and coordinator for the individual and other involved partners, persons or agencies.
Maintains complete, accurate and timely documentation of individuals served by following established applicable procedures, guidelines, funder requirements, and laws.
Organize and report essential caseload information on a regular basis to support program and organizational goals.