Youth Career Advisor - Maine Staffing : Job Details

As a Career Advisor at Goodwill Northern New England, you will have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others by offering expert career guidance, personalized coaching, and valuable resources to low-income people, people in recovery, or people just released from a correctional facility. You will play a vital role in helping individuals overcome barriers to employment and achieve their career goals. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, guiding individuals in exploring career options, providing resume and interview preparation assistance, and facilitating workshops and seminars. If you are a compassionate professional who genuinely desires to empower and help individuals thrive, we invite you to join us. The Career Advisor is expected to:

• Develop and/or provide work-related assessments of personal aptitude, abilities, skills, and knowledge.
• Coordinate customer services with other internal and external programs, service providers, community organizations, employers, and training providers.
• As needed, prepare and maintain accurate customer personal plans, progress summaries, progress notes, and other documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency, in combination with either:
• Experience supporting clients with barriers to employment
• Experience developing business relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to travel as required to worksites, training locations, partner agencies, and client access points.
• A criminal background check that meets Agency standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS in business, Human Services, Human Relations, or related fields

Goodwill Northern New England good works here! At Goodwill, we believe in the power of work to transform lives. As a nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to helping individuals facing barriers to employment find meaningful work opportunities. When you join our team, you become part of a community passionate about making a positive impact.

Here, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and diversity. We celebrate each team member's unique strengths and abilities, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Working together creates a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for our customers, clients, and fellow employees.

In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful, and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Generous paid time off plan
• 30% employee discounts at Goodwill stores in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont
• Valuable job training with growth potential
• Access to internal job lists for advancement opportunities
• 403b retirement plan
• Flexible scheduling
• Discounts on personal cell phone plans

Qualifications Skills Required:

• Communication - written: Advanced
• Communication - verbal: Advanced
• Problem Solving: Intermediate
• Empathy: Intermediate
• Confidentiality: Intermediate
• Case Management: Intermediate
• Goal Setting: Intermediate

Behaviors Preferred:

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• 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

Education Required:

• High School Diploma/GED or better

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree - Related field or better in Human Services

Licenses & Certifications Required:

• Drive. Lic. - Class C

Experience Required:

• Criminal background check that meets Agency standards

Preferred:

• Supporting clients with barriers to employment

Equal Opportunity Employer

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