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Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. · 5 days ago

Service Navigator (CEJA)

Aurora, Illinois, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$21.31/hr - $31.96/hr

3+ years exp

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a Service Navigator to provide a central source of reliable information about various programs and services. The role involves helping individuals and organizations navigate available resources, providing assessment and enrollment counseling, and maintaining relationships with community partners to enhance service coordination.

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Responsibilities

Provides a central source of reliable and objective information about various programs and services

Helps people, businesses, and community organizations understand and evaluate the multiple options available to meet their needs

Helps people to find resources in the community and make informed decisions

Provides assessment and enrollment counseling for individuals as appropriate

Connects individuals, employers, community resources, educators, and services that further their goals and initiatives

Sustains policies, procedures, and programs

Typically works on projects and tasks that span 3 – 12 months

Oversee activities to support the use of the service navigation program, including intake, orientation, utilization of resources, workshops, and accurate reporting

Work closely with business service representatives to provide direct outreach and education to individuals and organizations about available internal and external programs, services, and resources

Assist with resource development for continued support of the program

Provide community outreach to partners and potential referral sources. Along with the business service representative, seek out program participants, prioritizing diverse communities with equity-driven strategies. Maintain relationships with employers, supportive services, community organizations, educators, trade groups, political and community leaders, and others to advance access to service coordination and programmatic goals

Maintain appropriate participant records, including demographic data, assessments, applications, and other records, in compliance with funding source requirements. Utilize internal and external databases as required by the partner or funding source. Develop, implement, and monitor appropriate goals and objectives for each individual or entity needing service navigation

Assess program participants for job readiness, education and training, and support needs. Address employers' and individuals' training and hiring needs by matching them to appropriate available services and partners

Maintain a professional level of confidentiality in all work-related activities. Ensure all required documentation is completed and securely maintained

Keep regular notes and records needed for successful service navigation. Accurately review and document program plans and strategies regularly and complete other necessary records for all assigned service users. Submit accurate reports to the program manager as required by the program or funding source

Project and Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments. May serve as a team member or subject matter expert on formal projects or within the department. Effectively engages in change affecting her/him, communicating appropriately with supervisor. Follows through on learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change

Problem Solving: Light supervision; works independently. Periodic review of work by manager or senior coworker. Solves problems of moderate to advanced complexity; able to identify root cause, interpret data and resolve issues

Technical Skill: Understands and applies professional principles and skills within area of specialization to modify processes to resolve situations

Community Engagement: Champions Goodwill’s community engagement initiatives and serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community

Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Social ServicesWorkforce DevelopmentCommunity LeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteCareer AssessmentSituational AdaptabilityAccountabilityProblem SolvingCustomer FocusEffective Communication

Required

Two years of college education or experience equivalency, and a minimum of 3 years' experience

Experience in one or more: Social Services, Workforce Development, Education, Nonprofit Management, Community Leadership and Development, Communications, Government sectors, or a related field

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word) and ability to learn and effectively use various Workforce Development Information systems

Must have a valid driver's license. Frequent travel is required to reach locations within the service region, including urban, suburban, and rural areas

This role requires occasional evening and weekend event attendance (<10% of the time)