Field Employment Specialist - Cartersville

Goodwill of North Georgia•Cartersville, GA

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About The Position

· Master degree in rehabilitation counseling, vocational rehabilitation, or a counseling-related field or · Bachelor degree in vocational rehabilitation or a counseling-related field AND one (1) year of experience in a related field or · Associate degree in a vocationally related field AND two (2) years experience in a related field or · Three (3) years experience in counseling linking with community resources, special education, or instruction. · Strong sales background . · Good time management, analytical, writing, and communication skills. · Specialized knowledge that will assist in the ability to obtain contracts and negotiate fee-for-service opportunities including strong working knowledge of medical, psychological, social, and vocational aspects of disability and/or disadvantaging conditions; of community resources; of occupational information and job readiness. · Proven ability to develop strategic relationships, and extensive experience networking with employers and industry leaders. · Must be computer literate and functional in Microsoft Office Suite. · Ability to provide positive leadership in a flexible geographic environment where self-direction, prioritizing, and organizational skills will be crucial to success. · Ability to be flexible in hours and work locations (across greater service area) to accommodate the needs of the Business contracts, Program, and Goodwill. · Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of organizations and individuals. Working Environment Conditions/Requirements : Position travels extensively to business customers in the field; must have access to reliable transportation and a clean motor vehicle report (MVR). The ability to push, pull, and lift 20 lbs. with or without accommodations. Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform all duties relating to Career Services including driving, material handling, transporting, and carrying documents, handbooks, and various supplies.

Requirements

Master degree in rehabilitation counseling, vocational rehabilitation, or a counseling-related field
Bachelor degree in vocational rehabilitation or a counseling-related field AND one (1) year of experience in a related field
Associate degree in a vocationally related field AND two (2) years experience in a related field
Three (3) years experience in counseling linking with community resources, special education, or instruction
Strong sales background
Good time management, analytical, writing, and communication skills
Specialized knowledge that will assist in the ability to obtain contracts and negotiate fee-for-service opportunities including strong working knowledge of medical, psychological, social, and vocational aspects of disability and/or disadvantaging conditions; of community resources; of occupational information and job readiness
Proven ability to develop strategic relationships, and extensive experience networking with employers and industry leaders
Must be computer literate and functional in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to provide positive leadership in a flexible geographic environment where self-direction, prioritizing, and organizational skills will be crucial to success
Ability to be flexible in hours and work locations (across greater service area) to accommodate the needs of the Business contracts, Program, and Goodwill
Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of organizations and individuals
Must have access to reliable transportation and a clean motor vehicle report (MVR)
The ability to push, pull, and lift 20 lbs. with or without accommodations
Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform all duties relating to Career Services including driving, material handling, transporting, and carrying documents, handbooks, and various supplies