Employment Specialist

Position: Employment Specialist
POST INTERNAL DAYS 10
DESCRIPTION

Assesses appropriate work environment based on participant’s skills, interests and experience.

Develops plan with VR Program Manager of work environment based on review of assessments and medical documentation.

Maintains ongoing feedback loop with Goodwill Store Managers and outside employment supervisors regarding the participant’s progress.

Build and maintain relationships with community employers.

Provide follow up and retention services for Employment Service and Supported Employment referrals in the Vocational Rehabilitation Program.

Refers applicants for delivery of services from outside agencies needed.

Assesses the need for assistive technology and/or accommodation.

Provides initial training and then intermittent monitoring of a developmentally disabled worker at a job site until the worker is able work there on an independent basis.

Performs times / production / efficiency measures of non-disabled workers to determine the "competitive standard" for related job tasks.

Models the job for the service recipient, using the correct techniques required by the organization.

Ensures that employer quality and quantity standards are maintained by fully training the service recipient to perform all aspects of the job, and by actually performing the job until independence is achieved in order to maintain production quotas.

Interacts with and instructs individuals with reinforcement for positive behavior; and promotes social integration, worker socialization, proper communication skills, and positive work attitudes.

Completes documentation of supported workers performance towards completion of goals, monthly reports to referral/funding source, vocational assessments of service recipients, and incident/accident reports as necessary.

Performs follow up contact to Ticket to Work participants.

Conducts job clubs and workshops on weekly basis for participants.

Provide orientation to new participants including instruction and guidance to motivate participants to gain competitive employment.

Provide orientation to new participants including instruction and guidance to motivate participants to gain competitive employment.

Continuously learns store procedures and changes.

Maintain various records, included but not limited to, attendance records and monthly reports of each student.

Actively pursues positive working relationships and good communication with all store managers. Uphold the Goodwill mission and maintain a respectful and professional relationships

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

• Proficient communications skills (verbal and oral)

• Possesses knowledge of the retail positions and the duties

• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding with participants

• Able to utilize teaching skills to help participants

• Computer Skills (Microsoft Office)

• Sociable

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and work within timelines to meet deadlines

• Ability to work in diverse and changing environments

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Sociology, Vocational Rehabilitation or

closely related human service

Minimum Experience:

• Proficient communications skills (verbal and oral)
• Possesses knowledge of the retail positions and the duties
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding with participants
• Able to utilize teaching skills to help participants
• Efficient on the computer (Excel and Outlook)
• Sociable

Employment Specialist

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time
CLOSE DATE 5/13/2024
NUMBER OF OPENINGS 1
HIRING MANAGER(S) Eneydi Rivera, Rick Campbell, Roxanne Tabo, Trina Jackson
OPEN DATE 4/22/2024
LOCATION Panama City CTC 115
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Welcome! Thank you for showing interest in Goodwill Industries - Big Bend, Inc. When you pursue a career with Goodwill, you're a part of a social enterprise that has served the community since 1965. We are a unique company with a mission to provide job training, education and employment. We focus on being the leader in employing a diverse workforce that includes individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.



We are pleased you are considering Goodwill as an employer of choice. If you'd like to learn more about us, feel free to browse our website for more information - www.goodwillbigbend.org.



Sincerely,



Fred G. Shelfer, Jr., CEO

EOE STATEMENT

Goodwill Industries-Big Bend Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status.

If hired, I understand my employment is at-will as permitted under applicable state law. I understand this means that either the company or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause.

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