Employment Specialist I

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia in; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is seeking an employment coach to provide coaching services to individuals with documented disabilities within the Group Enclave model of Supported Employment. The role focuses on assessing client needs, developing tailored service plans, and coordinating with referral agencies to advance employment outcomes.

The position emphasizes direct client support, data entry in the case management system, and adherence to program standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in a related field required.
• No professional certifications are required for this position.
• The associate is not required to drive as part of their job duties.
• Required to pass state and federal criminal background and sex offender checks; CPS/LEIE checks may be required.
• Ability to operate PC and Microsoft Word/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates client's skill level and support needs in a person-centered approach to aid in job training and task assignment.
• Provides job coaching and supervision of program participant work site activities.
• Develops service plans to improve participants' work performance toward employment goals/outcomes.
• Maintains rapport and communicates with referral agencies regarding progress of program candidates; attends staffing/service planning meetings when required.
• Partners with host department team members to ensure departmental goals are met.
• Oversees and manages each participant's time card.
• Maintains program files per standards and confidentiality; completes case narratives documenting progress toward employment goals.
• Uses a case management system to input and track program participant data.

Skills

PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia

This position will provide employment coaching services to individuals with documented disabilities within the Group(Enclave) model of Supported employment.

Essential Duties (Other duties within the scope of this position may be assigned.)

1. Assesses and evaluates client's skill level and support need in a person centered approach to aid in job training and task assignment.

2. Provides job coaching and overall supervision of program participant work site activities.

3. Develops service plans to include strategies that assist in improving program participant's work performance to achieve employment goals/outcomes.

4. Maintains rapport and consistent communication with referral agencies regarding the progress of program candidates. This may also include attending staffing and service planning meetings.

5. Partners and collaborates with host department team members to ensure departmental goals are met.

6. Responsible for the oversight and management of each participant's time card.

7. Maintains program files in accordance with program standards, CARF, AbilityOne Commission guidelines, DBHDS, DOL and other funding agency standards and the confidentiality thereof. This includes daily completion of case narratives in a comprehensive and accurate manner to include progress toward their employment goals.

8. Utilizes case management system to accurately input and track program participant data.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The associate in this position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education/Experience/Certificates/Security Clearance

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in a related field required.
• No professional certifications are required for this position.
• The associate is not required to drive as part of their job duties.
• Required to pass state and federal criminal background and sex offender checks. Depending upon contract specifications, may also be required to pass CPS and LEIE background checks and other background checks as necessary.
• Ability to operate PC and databases. Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook.

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation or have questions regarding the listed compensation, and you require an accommodation, please contact the recruiting team at Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia at 804-745-6300 or via email at [e-mail] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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