Supported Employment Associate - FT

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Store discount

Retirement package

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

Job summary

Goodwill of the Heartland in Davenport, IA seeks a Full-time Supported Employment Associate to manage a caseload, provide job coaching, coordinate employer relations, and arrange for coaching as needed.

Two years of related experience are required. The role includes data entry and reporting for funders and the finance department, monitoring expenses, and travel between job sites. Competitive PTO, discount, and retirement benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related work experience.
• Proven ability to coach participants toward employment.
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload as program manager for participants.
• Provide job coaching or arrange job coaching for participants.
• Assist orienting clients to host employer policies and procedures.
• Solicit feedback from employers on coaching effectiveness and participant fit.
• Maintain positive relationships with employers and funders.
• Assist with identifying and creating job accommodations and assistive devices.

Skills

Job coaching

Employer relations

Data entry

Expense monitoring

Transportation support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.