Employment Specialist

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, Inc. is looking for a dedicated individual to provide a range of job training services aligned with its mission. Responsibilities include assessing participant skills and participating in group employment supervision, developing positive relationships with participants and employers, and ensuring timely reporting.

The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, along with experience in social work or rehabilitation. Candidates should exhibit strong problem-solving and communication skills, and be able to handle physical demands effectively.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in social work/rehabilitation or related field.
• Experience with individuals with physical and/or DD/ID disabilities.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized services based on participant's career plans.
• Conduct assessments of participants' strengths and needs.
• Process and submit reports and training narratives.
• Monitor daily attendance and prepare monthly billing.

Skills

Integrity and Trust

Approachability

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Provide a diversity of specific job training services related to Rappahannock Goodwill Industries mission. Participate, as assigned, in the assessment and implementation of job skills training in a variety of small group settings.

Responsibilities

1. Provide individualized services based on participant's career plan.
2. Complete an assessment of each participant's strengths and needs and physical environment to develop a person-centered service plan.
3. Process and submit reports, training narratives, case notes and referrals in a timely manner.
4. Conduct/participate in Group Supported Employment supervision.
5. Develop positive, functional, professional relationships with participant team members and with employers to provide awareness of RGI's diverse employment services.
6. Monitor daily attendance for services and prepare monthly billing.
7. Attend Assessment/Planning and Transportation Team (acting as contact between RGI and RACSB) meetings.
8. Participate in the determination of ratings in specific areas of the Job Readiness Checklist (JRC) as requested.
9. Attend scheduled staff meetings.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Personal Skills

• Integrity and Trust: Does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Approachability: Is sensitive to and patient with interpersonal anxieties of others.
• Problem Solving: Defines and solves problems effectively.
• Communication: Writes/speaks/directs clearly. Works well with people in accomplishing goals.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Bachelors Degree or equivalent and 1+ years experience or equivalent in social work/rehabilitation, working with individuals with physical and/or DD/ID disabilities or related area. Experience conducting/supervising training programs with knowledge of principles and techniques of development/implementation of training strategies a plus. Valid Virginia Driver's License (driving record must be acceptable to RGI's insurance carrier).

Physical Demands: Able to perform hands-on training for positions requiring heavy physical labor, standing for extended periods of time, ability to lift up to 50lbs and stoop and bend without restriction.

Working Conditions: Plant environment with varying hours and days. Limited local travel.

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.