Supported Employment Specialist - Project Search

Position Summary

The Employment & Retention Specialist will provide job readiness services, participant development, job coaching and case management for diverse populations to meet the outcome goals of the program and program participants. The employment specialist has two customers: the job seeker & the employer who will hire the job seeker. As such, the employment specialist must represent the job seeker as an asset to businesses while also being able to facilitate the supports for the individual to become an employee. This position requires travel in Allegheny county and surrounding areas, and a majority of the incumbents' time will be spent meeting providing job coaching and creating employment opportunities out in the community.

Duties

• Maintain collaborative relationships with all stakeholders (clients, employers, funders, fellow Goodwill employees and departments, etc.) to ensure quality placement and successful placement outcomes, including attendance at meetings, trainings, etc as needed to ensure placement and defined outcomes.
• 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.
• Communicate job specific expectations to the client and meet regularly with site management to ensure communication of business needs.
• Input and maintain all information related to participant activity such as case notes, attendance records, contacting employers to verify employment and conducting job site visits.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and 6 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities/barriers to employment required.
• An associates degree and 4 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities/barriers to employment required.
• A bachelor's degree and 2 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities/barriers to employment required.

Benefits

• Type: Regular, Full-time
• Status: Non-exempt
• External Hiring Range: $18.25 to $18.98/Hour
• Retention Bonus: $1,500 after 6 months of employment.
• Travel Required: Yes

Pay

• Hourly Rate: $18.25 to $18.98

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• Shifts: 7 AM - 3PM, 8 AM - 4 PM, 9 AM - 5 PM
• Evenings may be required based on participant and stakeholder needs.