Career Pathway Advisor: Grow Skills, Help Clients Thrive

Goodwill Industries Group; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries is seeking a Part Time program coordinator in Michigan City, IN to manage participant cases and provide comprehensive services. The role focuses on eligibility, assessments, career pathway planning, training, and work-based learning within WorkOne programs.

Responsibilities include collaboration with partners, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting clients toward employment and education goals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field.
• 2 years related experience.
• Proficient in problem-solving and developing creative solutions to overcome barriers.
• Skilled in time management and prioritizing multiple cases efficiently.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and program requirements.
• Proficient in working respectfully with diverse backgrounds and demonstrating cultural competence.
• Ability to motivate and encourage youth to achieve career and education goals.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver\'s license, and provide proof of insurance to travel to different job sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Conduct and interpret needs assessments to evaluate literacy, numeracy, occupational skills, prior work experience, interests, aptitudes, and supportive service needs; identify barriers and coordinate appropriate services.
• Develop and update Career Pathway Plans with customers to establish career goals, WorkOne services, skills development activities, and job search strategies.
• Facilitate employment and skill development services, to service all requirements of the associated grants attachment.
• Refer customers to training opportunities, provide necessary vouchers and documentation, and design activities to enhance skills such as basic education, customer service, computer proficiency, and job search techniques.
• Connect qualified, job-ready customers to employment opportunities and assess financial need when required to justify WorkOne expenditures.
• Maintain accurate documentation in multiple databases to support eligibility and services provided; submit required reports accurately and on time.
• Build and maintain knowledge of community resources, programs, and training; appropriately refer individuals to partner agencies.
• Collaborate with WorkOne staff to support customers through employment attainment, placement, and post-exit follow-up for retention; maintain monthly contact until exit and complete quarterly follow-ups for one year post-exit.
• Ensure compliance with WorkOne Center performance standards and all Federal, State, and organizational regulations; promote WorkOne products and resources, including the Work Ready Program.
• Assist with special projects, including targeted outreach and development of new training initiatives.
• Attend staff meetings, support team members as needed, and actively pursue professional development opportunities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Adaptability

Cultural competence

Youth motivation

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Drug screen

Criminal background check

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Goodwill Industries is seeking a Part Time program coordinator in Michigan City, IN to manage participant cases and provide comprehensive services. The role focuses on eligibility, assessments, career pathway planning, training, and work-based learning within WorkOne programs.

Responsibilities include collaboration with partners, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting clients toward employment and education goals.