Full-Time Workforce Development Training Specialist

Essential Functions

• Establish and develop contacts with local businesses/service organizations in order to promote and develop job openings.
• Communicate incentives for employers and services for the client.
• Responsible for obtaining referrals.
• Aid clients in placement efforts including aiding in skill building, application completion, developing interview skills, teaching job retention skills, promoting safe work habits and promoting client awareness of appropriate work attire and hygiene.
• Create accurate and timely case files in MITC, including case notes, intakes, annual report, six-month review, and/or AbilityOne documentation, and reporting such to funders.
• Responsible for incident reporting within caseload.
• Assist in obtaining assessment information and conducting intake interviews to determine suitable training/employment consistent with the clients' desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations.
• Supervise and coordinate program clients.
• Facilitate and develop community-based worksites.
• Teach WFD approved training modules.
• Market, coordinate, and supervise the vocational training programs.
• Track clients' hours.
• Maintain appropriate records throughout job development consistent with the monitoring of the clients rehabilitation goals.
• Maintain an open line of communication with funders.
• Cookordinate and monitor ongoing operations at community worksites.
• Facilitate movement of clients into competitive employment upon completion of vocational training, as appropriate.

General Duties

• Promote appropriate personal work ethics, attire and hygiene when working with clients, local businesses/service organizations and referring agencies.
• Oversee job coaching clients in community-based sites.
• Aid clients in job modifications as necessary.
• Communicate with the employer on the work performed.
• Aid customers in maintaining government benefits during employment.
• Be able to work and function as an effective team member.

Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with program participants, referral sources, businesses and community organizations.
• Understanding of vocational rehabilitation techniques and methods.
• Ability to act as liaison between rehabilitation program participants and businesses to meet the expectations and needs of the program.
• Leadership and supervisory skills to promote community cooperation and collaboration.
• Organizational skills as needed to develop the framework and implement the start up of community-based work sites.
• Ability to professionally represent to the community the mission, goals and objectives of Goodwill Industries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year experience in a human service program required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.