Career Development Specialist I

Goodwill South Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill South Florida is seeking a Business Services Specialist I to assist job seekers with employment planning, resume development, and interview preparation to support long-term stability.

The role includes assessing needs, removing barriers, coordinating resources, and maintaining confidentiality while reporting outcomes to the supervisor. Strong counseling, organization, and English/Spanish communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience assessing work experience, educational attainment, transferable skills, aptitudes, abilities, needs, interests, readiness for employment, and barriers that hinder employment is highly desired.
• Strong counseling and coaching skills with excellent interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist job seekers in identifying interests and barriers and create personalized employment plans.
• Interview job seekers to determine employability and opportunities for gainful employment.
• Help with resumes, cover letters, and job applications in chosen areas.
• Align resources to prepare candidates for job interviews and document outcomes.
• Interact with employers and provide warm handoffs to ensure timely services.

Skills

Counseling

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Computer literacy

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Goodwill South Florida is seeking a Business Services Specialist I to assist job seekers with employment planning, resume development, and interview preparation to support long-term stability.

The role includes assessing needs, removing barriers, coordinating resources, and maintaining confidentiality while reporting outcomes to the supervisor. Strong counseling, organization, and English/Spanish communication are essential.