Job Description:

Do you enjoy coaching, and would you like to help others develop plans for their career goals? If so, Goodwill of the Heartland is the place for you. We are looking to hire a full time Career Navigator at our Cedar Rapids Center who is excited to fulfill Goodwill’s mission.  

Career Navigators serve as the program manager for participants assigned to a caseload, completing intakes, assessments, and other required documentation, to identify appropriate assessment and training tools to assist participants. This position will develop a comprehensive career plan, as well as administer interest and skill-based assessments to participants as needed. Career Navigators support and guide participants to achieve the steps in their plan and ultimately gain employment in their targeted career, and will provide access to job shadows, internships, and other activities that will help meet career goals. This position works with external funders to provide services in accordance with their funding, completing necessary reports and service records as required.  

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor's degree in human services, education, human resources, or a related field is required. Six years of related experience can be substituted for a bachelor's degree.  


• One year of employment in a related field is required. A relevant Master's degree may be substituted for the year of experience.  


• The Career Navigator will need a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, proof of required auto insurance, and must pass motor vehicle record screening, dependent adult and child abuse, and criminal background checks. 

The Career Navigator position has a starting wage of $19.86 per hour. The schedule is flexible as needed and will mainly consist of Monday - Friday daytime hours, however, evening and weekend hours may be occasionally required, depending on participant needs. 

Goodwill has great benefits! 

• Competitive PTO 


• Strong team culture 


• Up to 6% employer contributions to retirement after one year


• Health/Dental/Vision insurance   


• Generous store discount 

Goodwill of the Heartland is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, veteran status, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity or other protected categories. 

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