What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Navigator II, SCSEP - FT - Hartsville position at Palmetto Goodwill?
- Provides various levels of assistance to program participants.
- Ensures that all programmatic metrics are being met.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all services provided and other related paperwork.
- Conducts employment needs assessments with individual program participants to provide
desired/required assistance during the job search process. Assistance includes but is not limited to
completion and review of job applications, networking with prospective employers, conducting
mock interviews and reviewing and editing resumes. - Recommends nationally recognized credentialed job training programs based on participant's
employment goals and skill sets. - Reviews and interprets current labor market data and helps participants understand what types of
careers are in demand. - Maintains a current job listing/database and provides appropriate job leads to clients.
Completes employment and financial plan that clearly defines participants' employment and financial
goals; gathers input from participants and outlines what steps are required to meet established
goals. - Provides positive reinforcement for desired behavior and promotes social integration, worker
socialization, proper communication skills, and positive work attitudes with participants. - Provides follow-up contacts to ensure continued placement and sustainability of employed
participants; schedules follow-ups at a minimum at "exit," six months and 12 months. - Develops rapid response action plans to assist participants who experience job losses in finding new
employment. - Enters client information into the appropriate databases, maintains accurate case notes, records
program activities, and conducts case coordination as required.
Works collaboratively with teams to achieve common goals. - Complies with all agency policies, procedures, and safety standards throughout all work areas;
maintains same to meet CARF, Department of Labor, and other regulatory standards. - Performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned
- HD or GED required and two (2) years of relevant experience or equivalent experience, including
certifications or tenure. - Enthusiasm for the mission of the organization.
- Client-focused, caring with a strong desire to help those in need, and are willing to go the extra
- Superior customer service skills, the ability to handle competing priorities effectively, the ability
creativity.
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
- Write routine reports and correspondence.
- Speak effectively before groups.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Multi-task effectively, and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events; be flexible
- Meet deadlines and work autonomously.
- Thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
- Work effectively in a team-based environment.
- Proficient writing skills, with a focus on correct style, grammar, and content.
- Strong time management skills and project management skills, focusing on handling multiple
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Great attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational, writing, and presentation skills.
- A valid driver's license and automobile insurance acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance
Preferred:
- Understanding of job markets, essential skillsets for various jobs, employer needs, and employee