• Job Description

  Req#: CAREE013990

  As a Career Advisor, you'll play a vital role in helping clients overcome employment barriers and achieve their short-term and long-term employment and training-related goals. You will connect clients with opportunities that lead to sustainable jobs, ultimately contributing to their success.

  Responsibilities:

  • Client-Centered Support: Collaborate with clients to assess their job competencies and identify and overcome barriers to achieving their employment and training goals. Connect clients with opportunities leading to sustainable employment.
  • Building Partnerships: Establish and maintain partnerships with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired—Foster connections and relationships with community businesses to promote and further the Agency's services.
  • Coordination of Services: Coordinate services for participants with other internal and external programs, service providers, community organizations, and training providers.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate customer files, personal plans, progress summaries, progress case notes, and other necessary documentation.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired to help clients achieve their vocational goals.

  Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalency
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to travel within the York and Cumberland County region.
  • Comfort with travel to worksites, training locations, partner agencies, and client access points.
  • Proficiency in computer technology and programming, including Microsoft systems and databases.
  • Valid driver’s license permitting safe vehicle operation with a clean driving record.
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check meeting Agency standards.
  • Ability to engage employers "live" for job development (e.g., cold calling).

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • BA/BS in business, human services, human relations, or related fields.
  • Experience supporting clients with barriers to employment.
  • Fluency in American Sign Language and multilingual abilities.
  • Knowledge of blind and visually impaired, hard of hearing, and deaf cultures is a strong plus.

  Benefits:

  In addition to the rewarding work you'll be doing, Goodwill offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision insurance.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Paid Short & Long Term Disability.
  • Generous PTO Plan.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT.
  • And more!

  What sets Goodwill NNE apart is its unique commitment to the well-being of its employees. They offer private "life navigation" services, including free counseling and other assistance, helping individuals facing challenging circumstances achieve personal stability. In addition, all employees have access to telehealth services, ensuring their physical and mental health needs are met. Goodwill NNE's Citizenship Behaviors foster a workplace culture of inclusivity and respect, emphasizing kindness, openness, active listening, and support. Joining the Goodwill NNE team means not only a fulfilling career but also the chance to be part of a community that genuinely cares about its employees and their well-being.

  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  High School Diploma/GED

  Preferred

  Bachelor's Degree - Related field

  Experience

  Preferred

  - Knowledge of blind and visually impaired and hard of hearing, and deaf cultures.

  - Commitment to serving individuals with disabilities.

  Behaviors

  Preferred

  Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

  Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

  Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

  Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

  Motivations

  Preferred

  Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

  Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

  Licenses & Certifications

  Required

  Drive. Lic. - Class C

• About the company

  Learn more about how your donations and purchases support Goodwill's programs: https://goodwillnne.org

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