Position Summary:

This Career Navigator will be based in Winona County and will directly contribute to the progress and growth of Winona County residents! The Career Navigator provides services that may include career counseling and coaching, evaluation, transitional employment, employment and career readiness training, job placement, retention and support services, case coordination, tracking and reporting activities. The Career Navigator will interact with internal and external teams to deliver seamless services to individuals and ensure that positive relationships are maintained resulting in optimal employment outcomes for individuals served.

A day in the life: In a typical day, a Career Navigator can expect to...

• Career Navigation Services -Provides job placement assistance and career counseling resulting in optimal employment outcomes for individuals served.
• Case Management Coordination - Ensures that seamless and comprehensive services are delivered to the individual providing coordinated service options and resources to meet their needs resulting in positive outcomes for individuals served. Serve as the main contact and coordinator for the individual and other involved partners, persons or agencies.
• Documentation - Maintains complete, accurate and timely documentation of individuals served by following established
  applicable procedures, guidelines, funder requirements, and laws. Organize and report essential caseload information on a regular basis to support program and organizational goals.

Job Pay & Perks:

• Typical starting pay range: $23-25
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota prioritizes work-life balance and offers competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of benefit options and an employee discount. Many roles are hybrid, weekend/holiday shifts are limited and leadership recognizes the importance of varied backgrounds and racial diversity contributing to our organization’s goals and future.
• Benefits: Generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota believes that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are central to our mission to eliminate barriers to work and independence, and our vision of a world where everyone experiences the power of work. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and strengthen partnerships, while making a solid case for the importance of this work. We will bring diversity, equity and inclusion to the forefront internally and externally and speak out against overt and systemic racism, oppressions and inequities.

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes.
• Adaptive and open to change and flexibility within job.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of multi-tasking.
• Independent decision-making skills.
• Experience successfully managing a case load.
• Knowledge of data privacy requirements and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software and the ability to accurately enter data into computer based systems.
• Must have a valid driver's license, pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, and carry valid automobile insurance that meets GESMN's requirements for individuals who transport program participants.

Prior Experience & Education:

• Relevant Experience required (1-3 years)
• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

About Us:

• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
• Proceeds from thrift retail, e-commerce, grants and financial contributions fund our services that help Minnesotans get equitable access to employment opportunities and realize the power of work.
• Shopping and donating divert over 65 million pounds from local landfills annually and have helped us connect people to jobs since 1919.
• Read more about us here!

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.