Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.
Summary
Responsible for providing employment/vocational services to consumers. Assesses barriers to employment and coordinate consumer's Individual Career/Financial Plans with the case management team, thereby enabling them to become self-sufficient. Provides coaching to consumers on appropriate workplace behavior and job readiness skills though an organized, blended-learning classroom model.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for adherence of all requirements related to specific funding sources. This includes maintaining necessary records, submitting weekly reports as required, and providing input to referral sources regarding individual placement progress.
- Maintain accurate and timely consumer records utilizing Salesforce case management system.
- Provide coaching to consumers on appropriate workplace behaviors and job readiness skills through an organized, blended-learning classroom setting.
- Maintain curricula and materials for job search and job readiness classes.
- Identify potential barriers to employment which consumers may face and coordinates with case management team to implement a plan to overcome those barriers.
- Provide comprehensive assessments, job seeking skills, career counseling, exploration and job development to consumers.
- Initiate contact with prospective employers to determine personnel needs and arrange interviews for consumers.
- Ensure that paperwork is in compliance with GESMV guidelines and regulations.
- Meet or exceed individual and departmental program goals as established with supervisor.
- Ensure consumer's continued success by performing routine retention visits in accordance with contractual guidelines and assist consumer with the removal of any barriers that may prevent them from maintaining their employment.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all agency policies, procedures, and safety standards throughout work areas and maintains same to meet CARF, HIPAA, Department of Labor, and other regulatory standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Education Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Business Education, Social Science, or minimum of five years' experience in field of vocational rehabilitation or job development.
- Experience in the field may be substituted for Bachelor's Degree.
Experience Requirements
- Involvement in implementation and development of training programs for adults with disabling and disadvantaging conditions.
- Leading candidates will have a strong background in instructing, vocational rehabilitation, vocational assessment, and job placement services.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employee must maintain a valid drivers license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwills liability insurance provider. If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV's liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human Resources.
- Employee must use own vehicle for travel within the GESMV service area; must have and maintain a reliable source of transportation. Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of business and industry hiring practices
- Uncompromising ethics and integrity
- A desire to be a participating member of an organization that values employee involvement and diversity
- Excellent customer service, time management, organizational, writing, and reading skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people
- Ability to market Goodwill Easter Seals and explain the mission to the general public
- Ability to effectively document case notes, service hours, consumer goals and plan of action.
- Ability to take initiative, make decisions, and work well with little supervision.
- Ability to keep information confidential
- Ability to speak effectively in public and exhibit customer service skills focused on advancing the opportunities for consumers.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.