Career Counselor (MFIP)

Position Summary:

The MFIP Career Counselor serves as an advocate for participants in the Minnesota Family Investment
Program (MFIP), providing employment support to participants through ongoing individualized career and case management services. Each MFIP participant faces unique challenges and requires individualized solutions to support their career pathway. MFIP Career Counselors serve participants flexibly, including in person, virtual services, occasional travel to meet participants in the community, and maintaining contact through frequent outreach. MFIP Career Counselors complete and maintain essential documentation within established timelines and in accordance with applicable procedures, policies and requirements.

Day in the life: In a typical day, the Career Counselor...

• Individualized Career and Case Management Services: Provides employment and career advancement services to participants through ongoing case planning, individualized and personalized goal setting
• Case Management Coordination: Ensures comprehensive and optimal service delivery for all individuals by serving as a main contact and liaison for the individual and cooperating partners, persons or agencies. Coordinates with county partners regarding cash, food, health care and childcare assistance for participants.
• Documentation: MFIP Career Counselors complete essential documentation in areas such as fiscal information, an electronic case file, and case noting regarding participant needs, services provided, and participant progress. Maintains all individual program files in accordance with applicable procedures, policies and laws

Job Pay & Perks:

• Pay range: $25.87-$36.29hr
• This is a scheduled-hybrid role whose essential functions require work to be conducted at a physical location, which may include a GESMN or partner facility, at least two (2) days per week. The remaining days can be worked from the employee's home office or a designated community setting as directed by the manager.
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, and an employee discount!

About you:

Required Knowledge & Skills

* Strong organizational, verbal and written skills
* Ability to meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes.
* Adaptive and open to change and flexibility within job.
* Effective decision-making skills.
* Experience successfully managing a case load.
* Knowledge of data privacy requirements and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive
information.
* Interest and comfort working with individuals and families from diverse cultural, social and economic
backgrounds.
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software and the ability to accurately enter data into computer based systems.
* Must have a valid driver's license, be at least 21 years of age, pass a motor vehicle record (MVR)
check, and carry automobile liability insurance coverage with a minimum of
$100,000/$300,000/$100,000 limits or a combined single limit of $300,000.

Prior Experience & Education
* 1-3 years of relevant experience required
* Associate degree or bachelor's degree in a related field or a degree preferred