Employment Specialist

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania; Evans (PA); On-site; USD 25,141 - 26,146; Full time

Job summary

A community service nonprofit in Pennsylvania seeks an Employment Specialist to provide job readiness services, report on participant development, and manage schedules. The role involves working collaboratively with individuals experiencing disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service mindset and relevant experience. Education and operating clearances are prerequisites for employment. This position offers a variable schedule as per participants' needs. Compensation ranges from $18.25 to $18.98 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience required or related experience with individuals with disabilities/barriers.
• Valid clearances are required prior to employment.
• Must complete ACRE certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop employment plans of action for individuals.
• Provide training and support to individuals with disabilities.
• Manage candidate schedules at various sites.
• Deliver job search and placement services using job search technologies.
• Collaborate with departments for effective service delivery.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Interpersonal competencies

Job coaching

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates' Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one, and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities from entry-level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.

Job Description

As the Employment Specialist you will foster your Interpersonal competencies through job readiness services, participant development, job coaching, and job placement. Build connections with diverse populations to meet the outcome goals of program and program participants. Along with participating in the employment planning meetings.

Ideal Candidate: Our team is looking for a self-driven individual who can think on their feet and has a customer service mindset. If you want to work on great things with great people, there’s a place for your skills at Goodwill!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop an employment plan of action and related goals; assists individuals in applying for and obtaining other services related to meeting stated goals.
• Provide job specific training, support and supervision to individuals with disabilities/barriers to employment by ensuring that individuals’ needs are met, goals are implemented, and a safe environment is maintained.
• Responsible to manage and accommodate multiple candidate schedules at a variety of sites.
• Deliver quality job search, job placement and career development services through collaboration and the utilization of job search technologies (including CareerLink website) and resources to identify jobs according to participant abilities, skills and interests.
• Collaborate with various departments including attending team meetings and trainings and maintaining communication with mental health transitional employment.

Travel Required: Local travel is required.

Schedule: Varies based on participant's needs.

External Hiring Range: $18.25 up to $18.98/hour

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or EquivalentAND3 years' of experiencerequired.OR
• Associates' DegreeAND2years' of experiencerequired.OR
• Bachelors' DegreeAND1 yearof experiencerequired.

Required Experience: must be related to working with individuals with disabilities/barriers.

REQUIRED CLEARANCES, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Candidates are expected to provide current valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH) prior to first day of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to complete ACRE certification within six (6) months of hire date.

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