Career Navigator - Rochester (Part-Time)

Position Summary:

The Career Navigator provides services that may include career counseling and coaching, evaluation, transitional employment, employment and career readiness training, job placement, retention and support services, case coordination, tracking and reporting activities. The Career Navigator will interact with internal and external teams to deliver seamless services to individuals and ensure that positive relationships are maintained resulting in optimal employment outcomes for individuals served.

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:

• Typical starting pay range: $25.24 - $37.04
• This is a scheduled-hybrid role whose essential functions require work to be conducted at a physical location, which may include a GESMN or partner facility, at least two (2) days per week. The remaining days can be worked from the employee’s home office or a designated community setting as directed by the manager.
• 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

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• 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.

Prior Experience & Education:

• Relevant Experience required (1-3 years)
• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

About Us:

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.

Salary : $25 - $37