Career Services & Job Placement Specialist

Goodwill South Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill South Florida is seeking a Business Services Specialist I in Fort Lauderdale to assist job seekers in finding employment and creating personalized plans aligned with their goals. You will interview clients, develop employment plans, help with resumes, and connect with employers at Goodwill Career Fairs, while maintaining data and confidentiality.

The role requires a 4-year degree, day shift, and strong counseling, communication, and organizational skills; bilingual English/Spanish is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in human services, business administration, career counseling, workforce development, or related field.
• 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. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in human resources, human services, or job development is a plus.
• Computer literate. Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review assessments, create individual employment plans, and interview job seekers to determine employability and access to gainful employment opportunities.
• Supports job seekers through interviewing techniques and offering opportunities to build skills.
• Helps Job seekers complete resumes and cover letters and apply for jobs in their chosen area or vocation.
• Engages resources to support job seekers in preparing for job interviews.
• Maintain accurate data for clients served and report it to the supervisor as requested.

Skills

Counseling skills

Coaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Listening skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Goodwill South Florida is seeking a Business Services Specialist I in Fort Lauderdale to assist job seekers in finding employment and creating personalized plans aligned with their goals. You will interview clients, develop employment plans, help with resumes, and connect with employers at Goodwill Career Fairs, while maintaining data and confidentiality.

The role requires a 4-year degree, day shift, and strong counseling, communication, and organizational skills; bilingual English/Spanish is a