Career Navigation Specialist (St Petersburg)Goodwill Industries-Suncoast

Job Summary:  Responsible for providing highly effective labor market access services and the provision of services which assist participants in preparation for the workplace, employability skills training and support for participants working toward personal self-sufficiency.   This includes, but is not limited to providing vocational guidance, instructing participants on the use of computers, and maintaining current knowledge of the labor market, the local economy, and current job openings and ensures compliance with all agency policies and procedures. As a function of the Job Connections, staff will provide career navigation services by identifying career pathways through comprehensive assessment, guidance, instruction, research and coaching in an effort to develop an individual career and training plan.   The position is also responsible for relationship development with a variety of public and private enterprises to gain access to available community resources designed to meet the various needs of participants as identified in their career plan.

Job Requirements:  Bachelor of Arts/Science degree from an accredited college or university; a major in Human Services, Education, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.  Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with human services/social services /education or instructing/counseling and/or working with people in disadvantaging conditions in an employment and placement setting is preferred. Subject to alcohol and drug testing. Subject to criminal history background checks.

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The Goodwill-Suncoast Mission:  Transforming lives through lifelong learning and the power of work. This mission is accomplished through employment services, training programs, and affordable housing. The sale of donated and new goods at Goodwill stores enables the agency to offer a variety of employment and training services, promote self-sufficiency, and contribute to community conservation through recycling.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran and a Drug Free Workplace.