Career Navigator (Case Manager)
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Job Location:
Jamaica, VT - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 50000 - 55000
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lead with Good Purpose
Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years we have helped people get jobs stay employed and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. If youre passionate about working with job seekers looking for their next opportunity love removing barriers to employment for others believe in the power and potential of people we want to hear from you!
Were on the hunt for our next Career Navigator. This integral position is responsible for providing the full complement of client services to job seekers. The Career Navigator provides intake and orientation assessments to identify skills and matching open positions developed by the employer engagement team. As someone who believes in helping others no matter their background this individual puts the job seeker first!
The Awesome Things Youll Do
- Performs intake and orientation sessions 2-3 times daily to job seekers
- Provide assessments to job seekers to ensure that they are assessed for open positions and any training needs are identified
- Reviews resume and other skills assessment to tailor job matching process
- Coordinate closely with the Account Managers to drive assessment and matching to available positions
- Ensures at all job seekers receive excellent customer service
- Track all intake assessment referral and relevant data in funder and internal systems
- Provide individual and small group instruction to develop and edit resume and other documentation related to employment placement as needed
- Attend offsite events and training as needed
Our Must Haves
- B.A. or B.S. degree required along with at least one to two years experience providing career navigation case management vocational counseling or employment services.
- Prior experience preferred in working with individuals receiving public assistance or those who are experiencing or have experienced substance abuse homelessness mental health issues or have been involved with the justice system.
- Ability to establish rapport build trust empower and provide occupational guidance to youth.
- An understanding of the special needs of an economically and socially disadvantaged population.
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to work with diverse populations
- Record-keeping case noting HIPAA compliance and maintaining confidentiality
- Exceptional interpersonal skills including active and reflective listening motivational interviewing authentic communication and conflict resolution
- Highly effective problem-solving and follow up skills
- Ability to focus deadlines and details
- Excellent networking skills
What We Offer
- Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
- Health wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
- Robust health benefits including medical dental vision parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
- Retirement matching programs and contributions
- Transit and commuter benefits
You bring the Good in Goodwill
We believe in creating space for everyone to do their best work and have individual and collective impact. We believe in challenging the status quo and setting ambitious goals in the name of doing more good. We believe that being your best self and helping others do the same is how we bring our mission alive. Even if you dont think you meet all the qualifications listed for the job we would love to hear from you!
If you need assistance with your application please reach out to
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Portfolio Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Intake Experience
- Lean Six Sigma
- Conflict Management
- Case Management
- Team Management
- Program Development
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
