Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania · 2 days ago
Career Navigator, WIOA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$18.25/hr - $20.80/hr
2+ years expGoodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that funds job training and education programs. The Career Navigator will facilitate career readiness and job placement activities for individuals with barriers to employment, providing support and training to help them achieve their employment goals.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Facilitate career readiness workshops during client orientation and throughout enrollment, and direct individuals to specific career readiness workshops offered by Goodwill
Provide job specific training, support, and supervision to individuals with disabilities/barriers to employment by ensuring that individuals’ needs are met, goals are implemented, and a safe environment is maintained
Deliver quality job search, pre-employment supports, job placement and career development services through collaboration and the utilization of job readiness assessments, job search technologies (including CareerLink website) and resources to identify jobs according to participant abilities, skills, and interests
Collaborate with Goodwill’s Business Engagement staff for up-to-date knowledge of local labor market and employers to identify available employment and work-based training opportunities within Goodwill and other employers as they relate to the needs of job seekers and partner employers
Develop relationships with employers seeking employment and work activity opportunities to meet the needs of clients in their communities and identify resources needed to support these initiatives, when applicable
Be aware of and follow guidelines for all applicable regulatory entities such as Department of Human Services, Department of Labor, and PA Department of Education
Communicate production/job specific expectations to the client; meet regularly with site management to ensure communication of business needs, when applicable
Correctly complete and submit all required and requested program documentation
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent AND 4 years of experience required
Associates degree AND 2 years of experience required
Bachelor's degree AND 0-1 year of experience required
Experience working with populations with significant barriers to employers
Experience working with job seekers and/or employers in a job placement function
Experience in public speaking and negotiation
Qualified candidates must have a valid driver's license, active insurance policy, and reliable transportation for local travel
Candidates are expected to provide current, valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH) prior to their first day of employment
Company
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a non-profit human service organization that helps people overcome barriers to employment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Patricia Trainer
Chief Operating Officer/Chief Compliance Officer
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2025-08-29
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