Placement and Retention Specialist (Full-time) Uniontown, PA.
About The Position
As the Placement and Retention Specialist you will foster your Interpersonal competencies through job readiness services, participant development, job coaching, and job placement. Build connections with diverse populations to meet the outcome goals of program and program participants. Along with participating in the employment planning meetings. Ideal Candidate: Our team is looking for a self-driven individual who can think on their feet and has a customer service mindset. If you want to work on great things with great people, there’s a place for your skills at Goodwill!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 3 years' of experience working with individuals with disabilities/barriers.
- OR Associates' Degree AND 2 years' of experience working with individuals with disabilities/barriers.
- OR Bachelors' Degree AND 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities/barriers.
- Candidates are expected to provide current valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH) prior to first day of employment.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must be able to complete ACRE certification within six (6) months of hire date.
Responsibilities
- Develop an employment plan of action and related goals; assists individuals in applying for and obtaining other services related to meeting stated goals.
- Provide job specific training, support and supervision to individuals with disabilities/barriers to employment by ensuring that individuals’ needs are met, goals are implemented, and a safe environment is maintained.
- Responsible to manage and accommodate multiple candidate schedules at a variety of sites.
- Deliver quality job search, job placement and career development services through collaboration and the utilization of job search technologies (including CareerLink website) and resources to identify jobs according to participant abilities, skills and interests.
- Collaborate with various departments including attending team meetings and trainings and maintaining communication with mental health transitional employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
