Empowerment-Driven Employment & Job Development Specialist

Goodwill Industries Of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Generous paid time off

Retirement planning with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount

Medical, dental, & vision benefits at

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio is seeking an Employment Specialist in Middleburg Heights, OH. The role will guide participants from intake to discharge, matching backgrounds and skills with job opportunities, preparing for interviews and helping individuals enter the workforce.

You will build relationships with employers and public agencies, conduct vocational services, and support participants through personalized planning.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, counseling, business, or a related field preferred. Alternatively, a high school diploma and three years of experience providing vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities or barriers to employment.
• Experience in vocational rehabilitation preferred
• Experience working with people with diverse backgrounds, disabilities, or other barriers to employment preferred
• Knowledge of the local labor market and community services
• Clear communication with participants, families, colleagues, community partners, and employers
• Able to earn people’s trust and document program activities clearly in case notes and reports
• Comfortable with the internet, Microsoft Office, and smartphones, and able to learn case management systems
• Strong organization and time management skills, with attention to detail
• First Aid and CPR certification required (can be completed after hire)
• Able to complete State of Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities provider training. You may be asked to earn other certifications, such as Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP).
• Valid driver’s license with five or fewer points, and auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational services such as intake, job development, employment support, community-based assessment, and vocational training
• Conduct participant intakes and histories to identify vocational goals and the right supports
• Lead the Person-Centered Planning process with participants and their supports, and review plans regularly to track progress
• Assess participants' work skills and help them build new ones
• Record participant progress and finish documentation and reports on time
• Connect participants with community supports and referrals
• Meet regularly with participants, and attend planning meetings and required trainings
• Follow CARF standards, applicable laws, and confidentiality rules
• Follow all safety policies

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio is seeking an Employment Specialist in Middleburg Heights, OH. The role will guide participants from intake to discharge, matching backgrounds and skills with job opportunities, preparing for interviews and helping individuals enter the workforce.

You will build relationships with employers and public agencies, conduct vocational services, and support participants through personalized planning.