Supported Employment Associate

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Store Discount

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Goodwill of the Heartland in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Full-time Supported Employment Associate to manage a participant caseload, provide job coaching, and coordinate supports with host employers. You will also help employers identify accommodations and ensure accurate reporting for funders and finance.

The role emphasizes building strong employer partnerships, completing required data and progress reports, and assisting with transportation when needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time employment in a related field required.
• Post secondary education may substitute for one year of experience.
• Reliable vehicle, valid license, and proof of insurance required.
• Motor vehicle record screening and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program manager for participants in caseload.
• Provide or arrange job coaching for program participants.
• Orient clients to host employer policies and procedures.
• Solicit feedback from employers on coaching effectiveness.
• Maintain positive relationships with employers and funders.
• Develop individual service plans and maintain case files.
• Monitor expenses and ensure efficient mission services.

Skills

Job coaching

Caseload management

Data entry

Job description

Are you a positive, helpful individual who is looking for a position that allows for creativity, positive energy, and supporting employment for individuals with barriers to independence? Do you encourage diversity in the work force? Goodwill of the Heartland is seeking a Full-time Supported Employment Associate. Two years of related experience is required for this position.Our Supported Employment Associates serve as program managers for participants assigned to their caseload by providing job coaching or arranging for job coaching for program participants. They help to solicit feedback from employers on the effectiveness of job coaching, maintain positive relationships with employers and funders, and aid employers in identifying and creating job accommodations and assistive devices as needed.This position will require the accurate and timely completion of data entry and reports as required by funders and the finance department. This includes progress reports and up to date case file information. This will also include monitoring and controlling expenses, such as billable hours, client funding, and reimbursed expenses.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Serve as program manager for participants assigned to caseload.Provide job coaching and/or arrange for job coaching for program participants.Assist in orienting clients to the host employer's policies, standards, and procedures.Solicit feedback from employers on effectiveness of job coaching and participant fit for job.Maintain positive relationships with employers and funders.Aid employer with identifying and creating job accommodations and assistive devices as needed.Accurately complete data entry and reports as required by funders and Finance.Develop Individual Service Plans, progress reports and maintain accurate and up to date case file information.Monitor and control expense and ensure efficiency in mission services, including billable hours, client funding, and reimbursed expenses.Utilize community organizations to provide needed wrap around support for participants.Assist with transportation to job as neededGoodwill of the Heartland offers competitive benefits, including:Competitive PTOGenerous store discountRetirement package with up to 6% employer contribution after one yearStrong team cultureHealth/Vision/Dental insurance#ind123Qualifications:Two years of full-time employment in a related field requiredPost secondary education may be substituted for one year of required employmentReliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of insuranceSuccessful completion of motor vehicle record screening, dependent adult and child abuse, and criminal background checkThe Supported Employment Associate position has a starting wage of $18.82 per hour. The schedule will typically be M – F, 8:00am – 4:30pm. Evening and weekend hours may be required, and travel between job sites is required.