We seek two Life Navigators to support Goodwill NNE’s Workforce Solutions programs as we support jobseeker clients in York, Cumberland, and Sagadahoc counties. One position will provide coverage for the Greater Portland area and the other for northern Cumberland, Sagadahoc, and Lincoln county. Clients served will include youth/young adults with barriers to employment, low-income adults, and long-term unemployed.

As a Life Navigator, you work with individuals to utilize your professional skills to help with the kinds of issues many of us face, like unreliable transportation, alcohol, and drug use, domestic violence, or not having a safe place to live. You will work with each individual as a coach to ensure they are getting the support they need to cope with life so they can stay focused on work when they are at work.

These are full-time hybrid positions that include working in person with participants as part of a mobile team and remote work.

Job Summary:

• Builds and maintains an in-depth professional relationship with the customer by assisting in developing and carrying out a personal plan to address life barriers; makes appropriate referrals to social service providers; continues supporting the customer post-employment until the job is sustainable and the customer has built a system of natural supports.
  • Interviews customer to collect information and observes their support system using intake data.
  • Builds and maintains partnerships with lead service providers in the community to make needed referrals for the customer.
  • Counsels customers in overcoming life barriers; assist them in finding and utilizing resources to overcome identified barriers.
  • Prepares and maintains accurate customer personal plans, progress summaries, progress notes, and other documentation as needed.
• Represents the Agency in all interactions with other members of the Goodwill community and with the general public, supporting the agency's Vision of creating sustainable communities that thrive through the fullest participation of their diverse
• Furthers the organizational commitment to triple-bottom-line results: integrating social, economic, and environmental goals into thinking, planning and

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Social Work, Psychology, or related social services field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• Valid driver’s license permitting operation of a vehicle with a safe driving record.
• A criminal background check that meets Agency standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• LCSW, LCPC, LADC, LMSW, or related certification/license.
• 4+ years of experience in a related field
• Experience supporting clients with barriers to employment

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

• Medical, Vision, Dental & Flex Spending offered
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Paid Holidays
• 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
• Valuable job training with growth potential
• Discount on personal cell phone plans
• Local community discounts

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or better in Psychology or related field
• Bachelor's Degree or better in Social Work or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Drive. Lic. - Class C