Goodwill Industries of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is seeking a Full-TimeWorkforce Development Training Specialist to join our team in Menominee, MI.
Responsible for delivery and oversight of client programming as assigned by Manager. Responsible for determining suitable training/employment consistent with clients desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental and emotional limitations; promoting and developing job openings and placing qualified applicants in employment settings; coaching and training persons with disabilities in organizational and community job sites.
Essential Functions:
Establish and develop contacts with local businesses/service organizations in order to promote and develop job openings. Communicate incentives for employers and services for the client
Responsible for obtaining referrals
Assist clients in placement efforts including aiding in skill building, application completion, developing interview skills, teaching job retention skills, promoting safe work habits and promoting client awareness of appropriate work attire and hygiene
Responsible for incident reporting within caseload
Assist in obtaining assessment information and conducting intake interviews to determine suitable training/employment consistent with the clients' desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations
Assist with the facilitation and development of community-based worksites
Teach WFD approved training modules
Responsible for tracking clients' hours and provide proper documentation according to agency standards.
Responsible for maintaining appropriate records throughout job development consistent with the monitoring of the clients rehabilitation goals
Maintain an open line of communication with agencies
Coordinate and monitor ongoing operations at community worksites
Facilitate movement of clients into competitive employment upon completion of vocational training, as appropriate
General Duties:
Promote appropriate personal work ethics, attire and hygiene when working with clients, local businesses/service organizations and referring agencies
Responsible for overseeing job coaching clients in community-based sites
Assist in job modifications for clients as necessary
Communicate with the employer on the work performed
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Responsible for maintaining a clean work area
Responsible for implementing safety practices
Being able to work and function as an effective team member
Knowledge, Abilities & Skills:
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with program participants, referral sources, businesses and community organizations
Understanding of vocational rehabilitation techniques and methods
Ability to act as liaison between rehabilitation program participants and businesses to meet the expectations and needs of the program
Leadership and supervisory skills to promote community cooperation and collaboration
Organizational skills as needed to develop the framework and implement the start up of community-based work sites
Ability to professionally represent to the community the mission, goals and objectives of Goodwill Industries
Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree preferred
Two or more years of work experience or related education
Supervisory skills
Pay commensurate with experience and/or qualification.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Internet Publishing
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