Student Support & Career Coach

Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% store discount

Job summary

Join the Goodwill team as a Student Support Specialist, where you’ll play a pivotal role in empowering individuals with barriers to employment through case management, vocational services, and community support to help participants achieve their career and educational goals.

This full-time, hourly, non-exempt role offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid vision, dental, life, and medical insurance, and a 20% discount at Goodwill Stores.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Sociology, or related field (required).
• One year of case management or vocational services experience preferred.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet.
• Background checks including PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal History Check, and DHS-FBI Fingerprint.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and reliable transportation; working phone required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct participant orientations, outreach, recruitment, and intake services.
• Develop and implement service plans tailored to participant goals.
• Coordinate services with staff and community resources.
• Provide career planning, case management, and workforce readiness training.
• Assist participants in addressing barriers such as childcare and transportation.
• Facilitate group and individual mentoring sessions.
• Track participant progress and document outcomes.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Internet use

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education, Sociology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the Goodwill team as a Student Support Specialist, where you’ll play a pivotal role in empowering individuals with barriers to employment through case management, vocational services, and community support to help participants achieve their career and educational goals.

This full-time, hourly, non-exempt role offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid vision, dental, life, and medical insurance, and a 20% discount at Goodwill Stores.