Career Navigator (7477)

Goodwill of the Heartland; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Strong team culture

Retirement package with 6% employer

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Store discount

Job summary

Goodwill of the Heartland in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring a Full-Time Career Navigator to support program participants through intake, assessments, and career planning. You will identify training needs and administer interest and skill assessments to develop a comprehensive career plan, then connect participants with employment services such as job shadows and internships.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field (or six years’ related experience), one year in a similar role,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, education, human resources, or a related field is required.
• Six years of related experience can be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• One year of employment in a related field is required.
• A relevant Master's degree may be substituted for the year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intakes and assessments for program participants.
• Develop comprehensive career plans and identify training tools and skills.
• Administer interest and skill-based assessments as needed.
• Coordinate access to job shadows, internships, and other employment services.
• Guide participants toward achieving employment goals.

Skills

Career coaching

Assessment administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, education, human resources, or related field

Six years of related experience substituted for degree

Master's degree substituted for experience

One year of related field experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cedar Rapids Center - Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.26 - $22.29 Hourly

About the Role

Are you someone who enjoys coaching and helping others to meet their career goals? Do you want to work with a great team, supporting a great mission? If so, you might be a good fit for our Full-Time Career Navigator position at the Iowa City Center.

Career Navigators serve as program and case managers for program participants. They are assigned to a caseload and aid in completing intakes, assessments, and other required documentation. Career Navigators help program participants identify required training tools and skills to develop a comprehensive career plan, and from there, they will administer interest and skill-based assessments as needed. Career Navigators support and guide participants to achieve their goals and ultimately gain employment in their targeted career. Career Navigators provide access to job shadows, internships, and other employment services to help participants meet career goals.

Benefits

• Competitive PTO
• Strong team culture
• Retirement package with 6% employer contribution after one year
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Generous store discount #ind123

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in human services, education, human resources, or a related field is required.
• Six years of related experience can be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• One year of employment in a related field is required.
• A relevant Master's degree may be substituted for the year of experience.

Requirements

• The Career Navigator will need a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, proof of required auto insurance, and must pass motor vehicle record screening, dependent adult and child abuse, and criminal background checks.

Compensation

The Career Navigator position has a starting wage of $20.26 per hour. The schedule will be 40 hours per week and the hours will typically be Monday-Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm, however, occasional flexibility in hours is required.