Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest · 18 hours ago
WFS Employment Specialist
Lewiston, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $20/hr
1+ years expGoodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest is dedicated to providing employment services to individuals with disabilities and disadvantages. The WFS Employment Specialist will be responsible for evaluating, assessing, training, coaching, and placing program participants, ensuring they receive the necessary support to achieve independence in their employment.
CharityEmploymentNon Profit
Responsibilities
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 members 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
Work collaboratively with Workforce and Family Services to provide participant services
Follow all policies, procedures, and directives of Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest assuring safety of personnel or property
Properly wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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
Qualification
Required
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
Must have valid driver license with personal auto insurance as well as pass background and driver record check
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
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 members 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
Work collaboratively with Workforce and Family Services to provide participant services
Follow all policies, procedures, and directives of Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest assuring safety of personnel or property
Properly wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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
Preferred
Housing services experience
Bachelor's degree preferred
Company
Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest
Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest is a nonprofit agency that helps those who have barriers to employment training & job growth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rebecca Severtsen-Rea, CPA
AVP of Finance / CFO
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