Employment Specialist

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation and sick pay

Paid holidays

403(b) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is seeking an Employment Specialist to network with employers, identify job leads, and negotiate opportunities for participants in the Placement Services Program. You will also provide direct services, maintain consumer data, and advocate for individuals with disabilities seeking employment.

The role requires travel, strong communication, and collaboration with rehab professionals, with performance measured by leads, interviews, and placements each month.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; HS diploma required.
• One year experience with individuals with disabilities or two years in Placement/Sales/Marketing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to coordinate with teams and external sources.

Responsibilities

• Job development and employment procurement for participants assigned to caseload.
• Make presentations to business professionals at various locations.
• Case management to assist individuals in acquiring and maintaining employment.
• Maintain ongoing communications with team members regarding participants and services.
• Develop, modify and implement service plans for assigned participants.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and related documents.
• Maintain case folders per CARF, OOD, and Medicaid standards.
• Travel locally to observe businesses and transport participants.
• Teach job seeking skills; chair staffing with participants and referral sources.

Skills

Employer networking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business / Human Services)

High School diploma required

Tools

MS Office

Data management systems

Job description

For over a century, Ohio Valley Goodwill has been providing support, breaking down barriers, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities across Greater Cincinnati. At Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries, we are committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities by empowering individuals to reach their full potential. With a long-standing commitment to providing education, job training, and employment opportunities, Goodwill has become a recognized leader in creating pathways to economic independence for those facing barriers to employment.

We are looking for an Employment Specialist in our Placement Services Program. We are seeking a creative, people-oriented individual responsible for extensive networking with employers to identify job leads and negotiating job opportunities with employers once an opening has been identified. Performance will be monitored by the number of leads identified, number of interviews secured and number of job placements made each month.

Additional responsibilities include providing direct services, maintaining data on consumers, facilitating staffing, writing reports, case file documentation, and to advocate on behalf of individuals with disabilities who are seeking employment.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/ Human Services or related field preferred. High School diploma required.

Experience

One-year experience working with individual with disabilities or two year's work experience in Placement, Sales or Marketing experience required.

Knowledge

Must be able to communicate in an effective and comprehensive manner with clients, business and rehab professionals. Familiarity with job market trends and needs primarily (but not solely) in the Cincinnati community.

Skills

Requires excellent verbal and written communication, solid judgment skills, ability to work effectively in groups and in one-on-one situations and to coordinate services from external and internal sources as it meets the needs of consumers.

The position involves extensive local travel, transportation of consumers and is a full-time position. Must pass DMV check (no more than 4 points) and possess appropriate auto insurance to transport participants (i.e. meet minimum state requirements).

Must pass Criminal, State and federal background checks and registry checks.

Essential Duties: (Included Percent of Time on Tasks)

• Job development and employment procurement for participants assigned to caseload.
• Make presentations (one-on-one and group) to business professionals at various locations.
• Case management duties to assist individuals in acquiring and maintaining employment.
• Maintain ongoing communications with designated team members regarding participants and services.
• Develop, modify and implement service plans for assigned participants.
• Prepare monthly progress reports, placement reports, follow-up reports, discharges and other relevant participant related documents.
• Maintain case folders in accordance with CARF, OOD, and DODD/Medicaid facility standards.
• Tour and observe diverse businesses.
• Maintain records on travel expenses, billable hours, and work schedule
• Teach individualized or group Job Seeking Skills Training.
• Prepare and chair staffing with participants and referral sources at a frequency determined by the facility and referral source
• Performs concise job analysis of various positions in the community.
• Identifies additional supports if needed to ensure successful employment.
• Periodical Duties:
• Keep abreast of local business activities and hiring practices.
• Keep abreast of latest Federal and State laws to include: EEOC, ADA, OJT, OJE, etc.
• Keep abreast of employer tax credits and incentives.
• Keep abreast of SSI/SSDI work incentives and benefits.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Occasional Duties:
• May include attendance at various training seminars.
• May include participation in local community organizations.
• Working Conditions: (Sitting, Standing, Walking, Overtime, ETC.)
• Must have reliable, independent transportation with valid insurance.
• Must be able to travel extensively (locally).
• Must be able to observe and access jobs and tasks at multiple and diverse work sites.
• Must handle multiple priorities.
• Must navigate and transport participants to various sites in Indiana, Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
• Must communicate extensively in person, via phone, and computer programs.

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is seeking individuals to serve in a mission driven organization that has over 100 years of success and provides the benefits including:

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Starting pay rate $20.50/Hr.
• Paid Vacation and Sick
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Come join our award-winning organization and assist individuals with disabilities to obtain their career goals. If you're looking for a rewarding, fulfilling experience.

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