This role focuses on supporting program participants to maintain employment, meet employer standards, and balance personal and work needs, while also marketing the agency's services to employers and community members. The position involves direct communication with participants, employers, and on-site contacts.
Responsibilities
Adhere to all requirements related to specific funding sources, maintaining necessary records, submitting weekly reports, and providing input to referral sources regarding individual retention progress
Provide weekly and monthly reports in the required case management system
Develop an Individual Service Plan for each participant based upon the Needs Assessments and update it a minimum of quarterly
Apply intensive motivational and follow-along services to encourage satisfactory work performance to meet or exceed employer standards
Communicate regularly and effectively to referral sources and support networks for the program participants
Assist program participants in developing work-appropriate relationships with supervisors, managers, and peers on the work site
Maintain a liaison relationship with referring agencies regarding the applicant's progress
Establish and maintain an active relationship with the participant's employer, specifically their direct supervisor(s), to proactively identify and correct issues regarding the participant
Ensure paperwork is in compliance with GESMV guidelines and regulations
Meet or exceed individual and departmental program goals as established by supervisor
Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs as well as local employment, vocational, and educational resources
Maintain interactive and positive contact with the employer to determine additional or future personnel needs and share information with the employment specialist teams
Comply with all agency policies, procedures, and safety standards and ensure safety training throughout areas supervised and maintain the same to meet CARF, the Department of Labor, and other regulatory standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Business Education, Social Science, or a related field (experience in the field may be substituted for a bachelor's degree)
Minimum of one-year experience in field of vocational rehabilitation or job development
Involvement in implementation and development of training programs for adults with disabling and disadvantaging conditions
Valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider
Access to reliable transportation and ability to utilize own transportation routinely for field based assignment
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens
Knowledge of business and industry hiring practices
Uncompromising ethics and integrity
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 Easterseals and explain the mission to the general public
Ability to take initiative, make decisions, and work well with little supervision
Ability to keep information confidential
Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
Nice to have:
Strong background in instructing, vocational rehabilitation, vocational assessment, and job placement services
Benefits
$500 Sign-On Bonus (restrictions may apply)
Important Details
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
About the Company
Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 600 associates in its retail stores alone. The organization is driven by empowerment and full inclusion, with a mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. GESMV offers over 40 programs and services to the community, ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services.
