Job Placement Specialist - Denton

Goodwill North Central Texas • Denton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Job Placement Specialist supports participants in achieving employment and retention outcomes. The role assesses training needs, develops tailored employment plans, delivers career-readiness instruction, and provides ongoing placement support. It also develops business partnerships and secures job orders to generate employment opportunities within the service area. The position serves assigned Job Resource Centers (JRCs) and outreach sites, and collaborates with colleagues on workshops, hiring events, and job fairs.

The specialist maintains accurate and timely client and employer records in CaseWorthy, submits reports and compliance materials, and keeps current on labor-market information, best practices, technology, and adult-learning techniques. This is a full-time, exempt position based at Goodwill North Central Texas in Denton, Texas. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with an 8 a.m. start time. Approximately half the work may be in an office; the remainder involves community engagement and client interactions at off-site locations. The employee must provide transportation to off-site meetings and events.

Applicants must meet I-9 documentation requirements and pass a drug screen and background check. Goodwill North Central Texas provides equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, marketing, communications, social work, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills, including public speaking and writing.
• Ability to work effectively with other team members.
• Proficiency with standard computer operating systems and relevant software.
• Must provide own transportation to off-site meetings and events.
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone, email, and in person, with communication capability via cell phone and/or smartphone technology.
• Must meet I-9 documentation requirements and pass a drug screen and background check.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive goals.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Adobe PageMaker and Adobe Photoshop.
• Dynamic, personable, outgoing, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Meet goals and performance metrics outlined in the SMART goals plan.
• Assess participants’ training needs and develop tailored employment plans.
• Provide and facilitate career workshops and training on employment preparation, online job searching, and resume preparation and updates.
• Record client and employer interactions accurately and within 24 hours in CaseWorthy, including business contacts, job orders, placement information, and employment verifications.
• Provide individual and group hands-on training in job readiness, interviewing, job-search strategies, completing applications, uploading documents, and writing or updating resumes.
• Refer participants to community resources that address employment barriers and other needs.
• Coordinate with the team on career workshops, hiring events, and job fairs to support program placements.
• Engage participants within 24 hours of a JRC visit through scheduled virtual or in-person appointments and provide ongoing support toward monthly placement and retention goals.
• Conduct career workshops and provide placement services at assigned JRCs and outreach sites.
• Develop business partnerships and secure monthly job orders to generate job leads and opportunities in the service area.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments, best practices, technologies, labor-market information, and adult-learning techniques so training materials remain current.
• Complete required annual professional development or continuing education; attend and participate in staff meetings, assigned training and credentialing sessions, and case conferences.
• Submit assigned weekly and monthly reports on time and complete assignments and projects within deadlines.
• Meet compliance timelines for surveys, reports, and corrective action plans (CAPs).
• Report to work as scheduled and be at the workstation at the designated time.
• Enter and submit work hours and salary bi-monthly through UltiPro/UKG.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid basic term life insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Voluntary medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time