Career Development Associate Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Overview:

The mission of NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center's (NorthPoint) is to create a healthier community. Three pillars provide the foundation for serving the North Minneapolis community: Whole-Person Integrated Care, Building Community Well-Being, and Health Equity.

Whole-Person Integrated Care

NorthPoint offers a continuum of social and health services that integrates medical, dental, and behavioral health with human services to improve quality of life. We strive to serve our community by addressing the physical, behavioral, social, and spiritual aspects of health in culturally responsive and trauma-informed ways.

Building Community Well-Being

A community's sense of well-being includes social, economic, environmental, cultural, and political conditions identified by the members of a community as essential for them to "flourish and fulfill their potential." To build and nurture community well-being, we must understand that the population we serve to improve their health, safety, and access to the services they need.

Health Equity

NorthPoint is committed to health equity that requires valuing everyone. We strive to reduce the social, economic, and health inequities experienced by the community and the people we serve. We work with community partners to support people in reaching their full health potential.

General Job Statement:

The Career Development Coordinator for MFIP Gateway provides comprehensive case management and employment coaching to Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) participants. This role ensures that guests receive personalized support to achieve self-sufficiency through employment, training, and education, in strict alignment with MFIP program guidelines and procedures.

Using a strengths-based case management approach, the Career Coordinator builds long-term, empowering relationships with guests, guiding them in developing Individual Career Development Plans (ICDPs) and accessing workforce training, employment opportunities, and supportive services. This position requires detailed documentation, adherence to program compliance, and coordination with internal and external partners. The position is also responsible for ensuring that guests attend work readiness and soft skill development training to enhance guests' understanding of the work culture and strengthen their work readiness skills. This position plays a critical role in supporting MFIP guests in achieving sustainable employment while ensuring compliance with all MFIP program requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, education, human resources, business, social services, or related field, and two (2) and two years of MFIP and adults vocational or employment related experience. Associate degree with (3) years of MFIP and adults' career and workforce development experience; a high school diploma with seven (7) years of experience in MFIP and adult career and workforce development, human services, vocational or workforce development, or Human Resources.
• Experience in case management, workforce development, or human services, preferably within the MFIP Program.
• Strong understanding of MFIP Program Guidelines, policies and documentation requirements.
• Ability to develop goal-oriented career plans and track guest progress in alignment with MFIP expectations
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills for working with diverse populations
• Experience in employment coaching, job development or employer engagement
• Proficiency in case documentation systems and data tracking to ensure program compliance.
• Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) or Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) certification preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of the MN labor market and workforce development best practices that include demonstrated ability to assess and enhance guests' employment readiness through educational opportunities, certifications or other vocational programs and trainings that lead to licensure, certification, degree, or viable employment opportunities.
• Experienced with initiating, organizing, creating reports, representing the department and the organization, implementing work-related programs, and facilitating workshops.
• Excellent oral, written, and group communication
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to meet Northpoint's driving standards.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and computer client tracking databases.

Benefits and Perks:

Our workforce reflects the community we service, and we work hard to embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. The organization encourages everyone at NorthPoint to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of programs and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance Policy, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

The passion and dedication of our employees makes NorthPoint a great place to work! If you are seeking a rewarding and challenging position that makes a difference in the community visit our website at www.northpointhealth.org and express your interest under Employment Opportunities Human Services.