Workforce Development Floater

About the role

The Workforce Development Floater assists individuals with disabilities in establishing meaningful connections within their community and provides opportunities to build relationships, self-confidence, and independence to supplement employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in establishing meaningful connections within their community and provide opportunities to build relationships, self-confidence, and independence to supplement employment.
• Work collaboratively between WFD and Day Services in a variety of tasks which could include; leading small groups and group activities, provide coaching and support, and assist with case management.
• Work with individuals to develop their goal of maximum independence in work, community-based activities and in developing meaningful, fulfillment throughout their week.
• Provide customer service and support to our internal team and external customers by assisting with other various initiatives as we continue to evolve our services.
• Work throughout Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Two years of college education in counseling, special education, occupational therapy, social services, or related field, or experience equivalency.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meet insurance company criteria.
• Experience working with individuals with employment barriers and experience working collaboratively with other departments and community organizations to ensure individual and service success.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Systems (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and ability to learn and effectively use various workforce development information systems.
• Consistently produce high quality work with particular attention to details and contribute to continuous process improvement to maximize efficiencies and revenue.
• Experience training in a workshop, classroom, or presentation environment.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and be flexible as priorities may change frequently.
• Ability to work effectively within a team oriented, professional environment.
• Maintain a professional level of confidentiality in all work-related activities.
• Enter daily case notes and other participant information into the Caseworthy system.

Qualifications

• Understand and abides by policies, procedures, and programs.
• Typically works on projects and tasks that span 1 day – 3 months.

Skills

• Practical, working knowledge of tasks, responsibilities, policies and procedures.
• Able to learn and apply new concepts.
• Serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community.
• Participates in volunteer opportunities as schedule and interest permit.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more.

Pay

It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the rage for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances of each case.

Schedule

Certain roles are eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Participation in this plan does not guarantee an incentive payment and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan, which are subject to change.