Human Services Trainee

Community Employment Services Trainee

Are you passionate about helping people and seeking a great opportunity? Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking determined individuals with a great passion for helping others. Both those with experience in Human Services and those seeking a career change are encouraged to apply!

As a Community Employment Services Trainee, you will be learning the ins and outs of all functions of the program, possibly in different regions throughout the state. Upon successful completion of all required training, a specific position and regional assignment will be offered!

Hourly Pay Rates:

• Weekday Day Shifts (before 5pm) = $16.94 an Hour
• Weekday Evening Shifts (after 5pm) = $17.25 an Hour
• Any Weekend Shifts = $18.00 an Hour
• Any Overnight Shifts = $18.75 an Hour

If you decide to stay with Goodwill, we can offer you:

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*
• These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment*
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on Standard Weekly Hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 50% Employee Discount
• Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

*Only available for Full-Time Team Members

Potential Responsibilities:

• Provide coaching, training, and support to participants to promote independence at their work sites.
• Observe and report participants' ability to engage in competitive employment and identify needs for accommodations.
• Complete all required documentation within the case management database system.
• Assist participants with job-seeking skills, interview techniques, and the development of competitive worker characteristics.
• Welcome new individuals to the Community Employment Services Program and conduct new participant intakes to initiate program services.
• Develop Individual Service Plans (ISPs) to establish employment goals and steps needed to achieve them.
• Implement ISPs, monitor and document participant progress, and provide feedback to the team or funding sources.
• Identify and develop job sites in the community based on the individual needs, abilities, and preferences of each participant.
• Educate employers regarding the various services offered by the CES department.
• Collaborate with department team member to produce a complete billing packet for submission at the end of each month.
• Provide transportation for participants to and from work sites as needed.

Position Requirements:

• Experience in the human services or related field strongly desired.
• Satisfactory driving record, current driver's license, and daily access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle for frequent in-state driving.
• First Aid and CPR are required (Goodwill can provide training after hire).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.