Trauma‑Informed Career Navigator for Communities

Goodwill-of-Southwestern-Pennsylvani; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill SWPA seeks a Community Career Navigator to plan and facilitate career readiness and job placement activities across community locations. You will develop relationships to support participants' employment goals and collaborate with Goodwill staff to extend services across programs.

The role serves individuals facing barriers to employment, including homelessness, mental health challenges, disabilities, and limited digital literacy, with trauma-informed, participant-centered approaches.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Equivalent AND 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate's degree in Communications, Marketing, Social Work, Human Services, Business, Management, or related field AND 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Social Work, Human Services, Business, Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and develop career readiness workshops.
• Help individuals explore career opportunities that align with their values, skills, and interests.
• Explore and connect individuals with short-term or long-term work experience and job opportunities within Goodwill and the community.
• Utilize trauma-informed and participant-centered approaches.
• Collaborate with Goodwill’s Business Engagement staff for up-to-date knowledge of local labor markets.
• Maintain regular presence at assigned community locations.
• Build relationships with community organizations to increase awareness of Goodwill career services.

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approach

Relationship management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Goodwill SWPA seeks a Community Career Navigator to plan and facilitate career readiness and job placement activities across community locations. You will develop relationships to support participants' employment goals and collaborate with Goodwill staff to extend services across programs.

The role serves individuals facing barriers to employment, including homelessness, mental health challenges, disabilities, and limited digital literacy, with trauma-informed, participant-centered approaches.