Employment Training Specialist (Webb)

Job Description

Job Description

ORGANIZATION:

For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment. Our vision is to be the leading resource for individuals seeking their fullest potential. We are looking for an Employment Training Specialist to play a key role in furthering our vision and mission in our day services department.

VALUES:

Sustainability: We commit to practices that support environmental, social and economic strength.

Ethics:  We uphold high standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in all business dealings.

Respect: We treat ever individual with dignity, care and sincerity to build an equitable environment.

Voice: We listen to each other, value feedback and advocate for our communities.

Inspiration : We motivate, encourage and energize individuals to be their best through leadership and vision.

Community Engagement: We recognize the strength of collaboration and engage deeply with our stakeholders to transform lives together.

Excellence: We embrace innovation and strive for outstanding quality to deliver a positive impact to those we serve.

MISSION STATEMENT: We transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Responsible for helping individuals, particularly those facing barriers to employment, successfully navigate the job search process and secure meaningful, sustainable employment. This role involves assessing clients' skills and needs, identifying appropriate job opportunities, providing job readiness training, and offering support throughout the employment journey. The Employment Training Specialist works closely with both clients and employers to ensure a successful match, while fostering independence, long-term career growth, and workplace success. To fulfill Goodwill's Mission statement.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Community Employment Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Work site supervision or client(s) in training.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Psychology, Social Services, Special Education or other related fields preferred, not required. Will substitute 6 months of experience for every semester of college.
• Experience working with I/DD preferred but not required.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screen.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insurable.
• Must have an operational cell phone.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with individuals who have disabilities and or barriers to employment and participate in the achievement of their goals. Demonstrate positive, appropriate work behaviors in order to serve as a positive role model. Display commitment and involvement towards Goodwill's mission.

JOB PROFICIENCIES : Action Oriented, conflict management, customer focus, job skill assessments, negotiating, judgment and problem-solving, motivating people, ethics and trust, written communications, oral communications, inter-personal communications, cooperation, credibility, customer service orientation, integrity, initiative, job knowledge, quality, teamwork, accuracy, adaptability, dependendability, planning and organization, performance coaching, goal orientation/achievement, analytical, persuasiveness, computer skills, marketing, safety and security.

JOB COMPETENCIES: Responsible for the implementation of the Community Employment Program. Develop work sites with business and industry. Intiate agreements with business & industry on the basis of their needs. Coordinate problem solving activities with referring agencies and seek necessary technical assistance. Be responsible for as requested monthly documentation as required by Vocational Rehabilitation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a flexible schedule that may include some evenings, nights and weekends.
• Conduct client intakes and assessments.
• Provide and assist clients with job development, job prep and placement services.
• Provide on-site job coaching to support the client as needed to address any barriers that may need to be addressed.
• Provide long-term job retention and follow along services.
• Collaborate with clients support team (Guardians, Case Managers, Counselors, Specialists, etc.)
• Provide documentation and reporting as requested by VR, PRE ETS and STEPS programs.
• Responsible for the implementation of the Community Employment Program.
• Be responsible for requested monthly documentation as required by Goodwill, Vocational Rehabilitation, Pre ETS and STEPS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend weekly meetings as required.
• Clock in and out of work efficiently.
• Be responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of clients served.
• Adhere to all safety policies and reports violations.
• Supports mission statement and activities of other departments.
• Supports accessibility of our services and facilities free of architectural, attitudinal, environmental, financial, communication, transportation, employment and other barriers to persons with disabilities and barriers to employment.
• Complete required client progress notes and action plans per Vocational Rehabilitation, Pre ETS, and STEPS program standards.
• Adhere to all ethical standards and confidentiality of records.
• Be aware of public transportation options and how to use the successfully.
• Provide transportation as needed to client assigned. (Temporary Transportation)
• Keep and maintain detailed and accurate records of client's progress throughout the case.
• Complete billing procedure by the end of the month.
• Complete monthly training calendars and provide lessons for Job Club.
• Assist people with filling out VR applications as needed.
• Complete Basic ACRE's training.
• Assume other responsibilities as requested by the Community Employment Manager.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE/QUALITY STANDARDS:

• Attendance and punctuality.
• Quality and quantity of work performed.
• Attitude and overall effectiveness of working relations with clients, supervisors, and service providers.
• The   manner in which duties and responsibilities, essential functions and job competencies are performed. 
• Supports and values diversity.
• The support of Goodwill Industries expressed by the business community.
• The degree to which clients are placed effectively in community jobs.
• The accuracy, adequacy, and punctuality of reports.
• Meet and exceed billable activity, mounts based on annual goals.
• The ability to uphold and general policies of Goodwill.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

• Lift -- push/pull while standing - up to 10 pounds on a daily basis. Sometimes up to 50 pounds. Rarely over 50 pounds.
• Carry -- push/pull while moving - up to 20 pounds on a daily basis. Not every day, but sometimes up to 50 pounds. Rarely over 50 lbs.

JOB LOCATION:

3351 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67226