Closes: 8/4/24

Employment Benefits: *https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/*{rel="nofollow"}

NOTE: Please apply early, as this job posting is subject to removal before the deadline if sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Thank you.

Summary: Provide employment services to individuals with disabilities & disadvantages including evaluation, assessment, training, coaching, placement, & retention services. Supervise &/or provide direct employment services to program participants. Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, & proof of personal auto insurance. Must pass a background check.

Education &/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience &/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:

Provide primary contact point to community referral sources to receive & screen new referrals.

Assist with the development & implementation of programs & services.

Establish & maintain good working relationships with participants, referral agencies, & all team members.

Follow up on participant progress, providing encouragement.

Ensure all paperwork & related activities are current, accurate, & in compliance. Includes case notes, job logs, & service reports.

Enter required data into the Participant Case Management database in a timely & accurate manner.

Stay informed of state & federal laws affecting the organization & the people it serves.

Attend meetings, conferences, training, & workshops, as approved or required by supervisor.

Make recommendations to supervisory staff on necessary changes in policy or management style.

Meet or exceed projected revenue or billable hour goals.

Provide services in accordance with Goodwill policies, CARF standards, & principles of safety.

Assist in developing natural supports for participants.

Assist participants in achieving the highest level of independent functioning while receiving services.

Facilitate Person Centered Planning to determine vocational goals, recommend appropriate services to achieve goals, & oversee the program & goals agreed upon.

Review each participant's referral information, vocational assessments, psychological profiles, work assets &/or limitations, & other available information to determine appropriate job match.

Gather data & write reports of participants' work behaviors & progress.

Perform job & task analysis.

Provide hands-on supervision & support to participants /employees during their learning & performance of job duties at a variety of work locations.

Act as job coach & trainer for program participants.

Develop & conduct job-readiness services to ensure participant receives necessary assistance & instruction in resume writing, job search, interviewing techniques, employer expectations, hygiene, self-esteem building, etc.

Assist participants in seeking, obtaining, & retaining transitional & competitive employment.

Develop job related to participants abilities, limitations, job needs, & desires.

Educate individuals with regards to educational & career planning opportunities.

Model appropriate work behaviors & interpersonal skills.

Assist employer with participant training, support, & job accommodations, including assistive technology needs.

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