Job Information
Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest WFS Employment Specialist in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2223556
Closes:7/14/24 - Coeur d\'Alene, ID - Part-time/Hourly
Wage:\$20.00 p/h
Employment Benefits:https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/
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 and disadvantages to include evaluation, assessment, training, coaching, placement, and retention services. Supervise and/or provide direct employment services to both funded and unfunded program participants earning commensurate or non-commensurate wages.Housing services experience and Bachelor\'s degree preferred. Must have valid driver license with personal auto insurance as well as pass background and driver record check. Average weekly hours 20-25.
Education /nd/or Experience:\ Bachelor\'s degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Assist with the development and implementation of programs and services.
- Assist with screening of referrals for appropriate program and service options.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with participants, referral agencies, employers and all team members.
- Follow up on participant progress, providing encouragement as needed.
- Ensure all paperwork, data entry and related activities are current, accurate, and in compliance. Includes case notes, job logs, and service reports.
- Stay informed of state and federal laws affecting the organization and the people it serves.
- Provide services in accordance with CARF standards, principles of safety and Goodwill policies, procedures, and directives assuring safety of personnel or property..
- 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, and oversee the program and goals agreed upon. Revise as necessary.
- Review each participant\'s referral information, vocational assessments, psychological profiles, work assets and/or limitations, and other available information to determine appropriate job match.
- Provide hands on supervision and support to participants/employees during their learning and performance of job duties at a variety of work locations.
- Develop and conduct job-readiness services to ensure participant receives necessary assistance and instruction in resume writing, job search, interviewing techniques, employer expectations, hygiene, self-esteem building, etc.
- Educate individuals with regards to educational and career planning opportunities.
- Assist employer with participant training, support, and job accommodations, to include assistive technology needs.
- Assist employer in developing natural supports for participants to include analysis, teaching and behavior management.
- Educate employers and community menbers about the effectiveness, profitability, and benefits of employing individuals with disabilities or disadvantages.
- Provide Independent Living services as directed by contract and service plan/authorization, if applicable.
- Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is cause for immediate dismissal.
- Comply with all health, safety and fire standards and all local, state and federal regulations (WISHA & OSHA).
- Other duties as assigned.
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