Lead Career Services Advisor

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous store discount

Competitive PTO

Retirement package with up to 6%

Job summary

Goodwill of the Heartland is seeking a Lead Career Services Advisor in Davenport, IA, to oversee multiple Career Service Advisors and deliver services in career centers and partner locations. You will assess skills, proctor exams, and provide in-person instruction to help participants achieve employment goals.

The role requires an associate degree or two years of study, plus at least one year in recruiting, supervision, or training. Bilingual preferred and standard benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of study completed from a higher learning institution required.
• One year of employment in a related field such as recruiting, supervision, or training required.
• Use of computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in career centers and partner locations and oversee several other Career Service Advisors.
• Assist participants in identifying and meeting employment goals through skill assessment, proctoring exams, and in-person instruction.
• Develop and train new and current team members; coordinate referral and support needs with Career Navigators at Goodwill.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Education

Associate degree or two years of study

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

If you are someone looking for a leadership opportunity that supports an excellent mission and vision for the community, Goodwill of the Heartland’s Lead Career Services Advisor might be the position for you! This position requires an associate’s degree or two years of study completed from a higher-learning institution, and one year of employment in a related field such as recruiting, supervision, or training. An additional year of employment may be substituted for the education requirement.The Lead Career Services Advisor is responsible for providing services in our career centers and partner locations and will over-see several other Career Service Advisors. The primary objective of our career centers is to assist program participants identify and meet their employment goals. This includes skill assessment, proctoring exams, in-person instruction, business development, and partnering with Career Navigators at Goodwill to coordinate referral and support needs. This position aids in the development and training of new and current team members.Goodwill of the Heartland offers competitive benefits, including:Generous store discountCompetitive PTORetirement package with up to 6% employer contribution after one yearStrong team cultureHealth/Vision/Dental Insurance#ind123Qualifications:Associate’s degree, or two years of study completed from a higher learning institution required. One year of employment in a related field may be substituted for education requirement.One year employment in a related field such as recruiting, supervision, or training required.Use of computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams or Zoom.Preferred bi-lingual.The Lead Career Services Advisor has a starting pay range between $20.26 and $22.39 The scheduled hours will typically be Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.