DD Program Assistant

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia-posted just now

$21 - $24/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

College Place, WA

101-250 employees

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Goodwill Industries of the Columbia is seeking a DD Program Assistant to assist individuals with developmental disabilities through work alongside job training and employment readiness activities. This position assists program participants with the identification of job interests, skills, and barriers to success, and work with a team to develop innovative support strategies.

Prepare program participants for community employment via hands-on job coaching and training, as well as other preparatory activities such as resume development, mock interviews, employer visits, etc.
Provide ongoing behavior supports to further employment outcomes.
Document work with individuals served, including extensive written plans, reports, and notes.
Communicate and collaborate with support teams to ensure placement plans, goals, and targets are met.
Provide excellent customer service, including maintenance of healthy relationships with participants, funders, vendors, transportation and residential providers, parents and guardians.
Support individuals in new jobs through job coaching and retention services.
Work closely with the Disability Services team to create and execute individualized employment plans, and to ensure placement plans, goals, and targets are being met.

Have the agility to work both independently and in collaborative teams.
Are a self-starter with personal drive and initiative.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Possess the ability to negotiate and influence.
Possess attention to detail and thrive in a time sensitive environment.
Are a creative problem-solver.
Are passionate about providing high quality customer service.
Interact positively with ethnically, culturally, economically, and disability diverse populations.
Want to be part of an energetic, positive leadership team whose focus is innovation and excellence.
Can pass an established background screening process.
Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license for at least 3 years, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Employee and dependent premiums shared between the company and employee.
Company-Paid Life Insurance: Coverage provided at no cost to the employee.
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Accrued based on hours worked.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Twenty four hours of floating holiday annually. Prorated based upon hire date in the first calendar year of employment.
Additional Longevity PTO: Earned on the anniversary date of hire, based on full- or part-time status.
On-Demand Payment: Access to earned wages before payday.
Bonus Opportunity: Based upon performance and prorated based upon hire date.
Technology Stipend: Each pay period commensurate with anticipated personal technology use for business.
Access to Financial Assistance: Support for training, education, and career development to help employees advance in their professional growth.
Retirement Savings Plan: Eligible to participate in a 401(k) or Roth IRA upon turning 18, with enrollment eligibility after one year of service and 1,000 hours worked in the first year (or 500-1,000 hours each year for two consecutive years). Enrollment entry dates are January 1st or July 1st.

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