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GOODWILL OF CENTRAL AND COASTAL VIRGINIA INC

Employment Specialist I

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What they do

A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.

$63,552 / year median in Virginia

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Summary 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. Loading... 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. Please click on this link to access our EEO / Affirmative Action Program posters and learn about your rights as an applicant. 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 RecruitingAccommodations@goodwillvirginia.org . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Applicants using Assistive Technology are encouraged to use our Indeed job board to submit applications. Click here to go to our Indeed Job board.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance