Career Services Instructor

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 37,960 - 39,478; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Pittsburgh seeks a Career Services Instructor to support jobseekers with assessments, instruction, and job placements. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Education or related fields and have experience in teaching and career counseling. Responsibilities include facilitating classes, collaborating with teams, and providing job search assistance. A hybrid work schedule is offered, combining remote and in-person work.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience with a high school diploma, or 4 years with an associate degree, or 2 years with a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in working with job search and career services.
• Candidates must provide current clearances (Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprints, and PATCH).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate virtual and on-site classes/workshops.
• Work with the Digital Skills team to coordinate service delivery.
• Provide guidance on resume and cover letter creation, job searching, and interview skills.

Skills

Teaching

Career counseling

Digital skills coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one, and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities from entry-level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields.Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.

Job Description

The Career Services Instructor assists internal and external jobseekers in pursuing new or enhanced employment opportunities. This position will provide jobseekers support from initial assessments to determine client needs to in-person and virtual instruction, job placement, and retention. The Career Services Instructor will collaborate closely with the Digital Skills team to identify opportunities for jobseekers to improve their digital skills.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate virtual and on-site classes/workshops aligned with industry best practices to jobseekers and staff at Goodwill in Southwestern PA.
• Work with Digital Skills team, Welcome Center, and other Goodwill departments to coordinate unified plans for service delivery.
• Provide guidance and support to clients as they create a resume and cover letter, search for jobs online, practice interview skills, and address barriers to employment.
• Maintain accurate client records, including documentation of in-person and virtual services, and input data for use in Career Services reporting.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying student needs, abilities, and interests.

External Hiring Range: $37,960.00 up to $39,478.40/year

Schedule: Hybrid schedule, 2-3 days remote work! Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.) Occasional evening shifts with advanced notice. Schedule can vary depending on department needs.

Travel Required: Yes, some local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalentAND 6 years of experiencerequired.OR
• Associate degreeAND 4 years of experiencerequired.OR
• Bachelor’s degreeAND 2years of experiencerequired.

Required Degree(s): Education, Teaching, Psychology, Rehabilitation Science, Social Work, or related field.

Required Experience: Must be related to working with and/or job search and career services.

REQUIRED CLEARANCES, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Candidates are expected to provide current clearances (Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprints, and PATCH) prior to first day of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

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