Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. · 1 month ago
Employment Specialist (Full Time) - Northeast Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$19/hr - $20/hr
3+ years expGoodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is hiring a full-time Employment Specialist to provide employment services to clients in Northeast Indiana. The role involves helping individuals with disabilities or other employment barriers achieve their employment goals by creating individualized plans and building relationships with local employers.
Career PlanningCharityNon ProfitTraining
Responsibilities
Researches and targets local businesses for job opportunities for clients as defined in the Individualized Plan for Employment
Markets placement programs and services to targeted businesses through the use of direct mailings/emails, personal/phone presentations, relationship building and networking
Obtains job orders from local businesses identifying the essential job functions, required qualifications, salary range, benefits, and environmental conditions of open positions
Matches clients to job openings that are commensurate with their skills, abilities, interests and needs
Provides discovery activities to assist clients in determining appropriate vocational goals, including vocational testing, job shadows, informational interviews and situational assessments. Creates and maintains the client Discovery Profile
Develops work experience sites for individuals to help determine vocational interest
Instructs individuals with pre-employment training and services such as career exploration, job seeking skills, interviewing, self advocacy and dealing with disclosure
Provides other Job Readiness Training services tailored to help individuals overcome barriers to employment as requested by referral sources
Provides job placement related services as defined in the Individualized Plan for Employment
Schedules and follows up on all interviews and employer contacts
Works closely with the client and the employment site to recommend and implement reasonable accommodations
Provides referral services and advocacy support to clients when needed and as appropriate
Responsible to meet established job placement goals and other benchmarks
Schedules and conducts case conference reviewing client progress towards goals
Interacts cooperatively and professionally with other Employment Services Staff members, clients, and from referring agencies
Completes all required reports, paperwork, and billing, thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner
Assists in maintaining billing authorizations for assigned clients during the job development phase
Serves as back-up during absences of other Employment Specialists
Serves as emergency back-up for the Job Support Specialists
Follows all safety rules and practices
Complies with all policies, procedures, goals, and objectives of Goodwill Industries and the Employment Services Department
Participates in Worker of the Day to answer customer inquiry calls
Maintains reliable mode of transportation to conduct and coordinate job development contacts with clients, businesses and referral sources
Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the CMO & VP of Workforce Development in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries
Provides departmental expertise and guidance regarding social security benefits and programs affecting the employment of clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and one year related experience (staffing, recruiting, job placement services preferred)
Must demonstrate excellent interviewing and report writing skills
Must have the ability to respond immediately to crisis situations
Ability to obtain CPR/first aid certificates
Must be creative, resourceful, and be able to organize and follow-through on responsibilities without close supervision
Ability to work within the team concept
Excellent written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to attend meetings held at business sites located in Northeast Indiana
Must be willing to attend and successfully complete Employment Specialist Training and become BIN (Benefit Information Network) certified. Training provided by Indiana University's Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
Must be able to meet with persons served at locations outside of the normal place of business and outside of normal business hours, as appropriate
Must maintain reliable mode of transportation to conduct and coordinate job development contacts with clients, businesses and referral sources
Must provide proof of insurance for personal vehicle at approved levels (100/300.000 liability; 50,000 property damage)
Must have suitable driving record and be insurable by Goodwill Industries insurance carrier
Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the Drug Free Workplace Program
Fully comply with Goodwill policy regarding values and ethical behavior with special emphasis on the Code of Ethics
Preferred
Three years related experience (staffing, recruiting, job placement services Preferred); One year if substituting Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
A 401(k) plan
Life insurance
An employee assistance plan (EAP)
Holiday pay
Paid time off (PTO)
Store discounts
Company
Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
Founded in 1937, Goodwill is a non-political, non-sectarian, 501 (c) (3) corporation dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities/employment barriers have opportunity to become contributing citizens and taxpayers through full-inclusion in the community’s competitive workforce.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kevin Morse, ADAC, SHRM-CP
President & CEO
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