Job Specialist

Job Details

About the role

The Mission Services division of Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers – Newnan, GA is seeking a Job Specialist to play a critical role in providing instruction and coaching for individuals enrolled in job readiness training.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Training - Supervises and guides hands-on training for specific skills areas such as (but not limited to): custodial, food service, retail, warehouse, and healthcare.
• Conducts training, observes the trainee’s performance, and facilitates the tools or knowledge necessary to attain results.
• Identifies and teaches the use of assistive technology or accommodations needed for the participant to perform successfully once hired.
• Facilitates direct instruction for Individuals to gain the soft skills needed to obtain and retain a job.
• Instructs at different functioning levels to accommodate lessons to serve the needs of the population in training.
• Serves as the primary instructor for certification programs.
• Conducts all safety training and monitor all building maintenance and reports all safety issues.
• Assists in developing presentations and classes for instruction of specific work skills.
• Aids in resume preparation, mock interviews, and preparing participants for interviews, as needed.
• Maintains the class supply inventory and informs the team or manager for orders placed.

Requirements

• Level of knowledge normally gained through completion of an undergraduate degree.
• Four years’ experience.
• Able to communicate both written and verbally with diverse audience.
• Possess strong computer skills.
• Requires the ability to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities on an academic and job training level.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with individuals with barriers including those with disabilities or disadvantages.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledgeable in various job readiness training areas.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
• Proficient in using assistive technology and accommodations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to conduct safety training and maintain building maintenance.
• Experience in resume preparation and mock interviews.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A generous paid time off (PTO) plan.
• 401k with company match.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.