WFS Employment Services Lead - Colville WA - Full-time/Hourly

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest•Colville, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide employment services to individuals with disabilities & disadvantages. Supervise &/or provide direct employment services to program participants. Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, & proof of personal auto insurance. Must pass driver record & background check.

Requirements

Valid driver's license
Clean driving record
Proof of personal auto insurance
Pass driver record & background check
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience &/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Responsibilities

Provide primary contact point to community referral sources to receive & screen new referrals.
Assist with the development & implementation of programs & services.
Establish & maintain good working relationships with participants, referral agencies, & all team members.
Follow up on participant progress.
Ensure all paperwork & related activities are current, accurate, & in compliance.
Enter required data into the Participant database in a timely & accurate manner.
Stay informed of state/federal laws affecting the organization & the people it serves.
Meet or exceed projected revenue or billable hour goals.
Provide services in accordance with GIIN policies, CARF standards, & principles of safety.
Assist participants in achieving the highest level of independent functioning while receiving services.
Facilitate Person-Centered Planning to determine vocational goals, recommend appropriate services to achieve goals, & oversee the program & goals agreed upon.
Review each participant's referral information, vocational assessments, psychological profiles, work assets &/or limitations, & other available information to determine appropriate job match.
Gather data & write reports of participants' work behaviors & progress.
Perform job & task analysis.
Provide hands-on supervision & support to participants /employees during their learning & performance of job duties at a variety of work locations.
Act as job coach & trainer for program participants.
Develop & conduct job-readiness services to ensure participant receives necessary assistance & instruction in resume writing, job search, interviewing techniques, employer expectations, hygiene, self-esteem building, etc.
Assist participants in seeking, obtaining, & retaining transitional & competitive employment.
Develop jobs related to participants abilities, limitations, job needs, & desires.
Educate individuals with regards to educational & career planning opportunities.
Model appropriate work behaviors & interpersonal skills.
Assist employer with participant training, support, & job accommodations.
Assist employer in developing natural supports for participants.
Educate employers about the effectiveness, profitability, & benefits of employing individuals with disabilities &/or disadvantages.
Contact participants to inform them of employment possibilities.
Perform employment searches for participants.
Inform business, labor, & the general public about GIIN services & available potential employees.
Determine the worksite is properly equipped to ensure participant safety.
Work at more than one location with a multiple caseload.
Provide Independent Living services.
Work collaboratively with Workforce and Family Services to provide participant services.
Follow all policies, procedures, and directives of Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest assuring safety of personnel or property.
Properly wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is cause for immediate dismissal.
Comply with all health, safety, and fire standards and all local, state, and federal regulations (WISHA & OSHA).
Other duties as assigned.