Career Navigator - Sioux Falls

Goodwill of the Great Plains•Sioux Falls, SD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Career Navigator who supports individuals in identifying career goals, overcoming barriers to employment, and securing meaningful work. This role provides personalized career guidance, connects participants to training and community resources, and supports them throughout the job search and placement process. The Career Navigator acts as a trusted coach, advocate, and connector between job seekers, employers, and support services. Assisting with job search skills, career exploration, job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, and connecting them with training, education, and employment opportunities.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Workforce Development, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

Experience in career coaching, case management, workforce development, or employment services preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as primary point of contact and facilitator at Job Center.
Conduct individual career assessments to identify skills, interests, strengths, and realistic employment goals
Develop individualized employment and career plans in collaboration with job seekers, and when applicable care team members.
Provide job readiness support, including résumé development, interview preparation, job applications, and workplace expectations
Assist job seekers in identifying and addressing barriers to employment (e.g., transportation, childcare, housing, education, legal or financial challenges).
Connect individuals to training programs, educational opportunities, certifications, and community resources.
Coordinate with employers, workforce partners, and community agencies to identify job opportunities, experiences, and placement options.
Track job seeker progress, outcomes, and documentation in ETO database.
Provide post-placement support to help individuals retain employment and advance in their careers.
Report outcomes for weekly report.
Maintain ongoing awareness of the employment needs, of local employers and of community job fairs.
Monitor computer usage by each Job Center client for compliance with Visitor Code of Conduct.
Complies with all CARF, CQL and Goodwill safety, vocational training requirements and policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.