Workforce Development Specialist 1

Work Performed

• 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.
• Aid in application completion, develop interview skills, teach job retention skills, promote safe work habits and promote client awareness of appropriate work attire and hygiene.
• Obtain assessment information and conduct intake interviews to determine suitable employment consistent with the clients' desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations.
• Supervise and coordinate vocational service for program clients.
• Facilitate and develop community-based worksites.
• Teach training modules.
• Coordinate and supervise vocational training programs.
• Track clients' hours and maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain open lines of communication with funding sources.
• Coordinate and monitor ongoing operations at community worksites.
• Facilitate movement of clients into competitive employment upon completion of vocational training.
• Supervise, manage payroll and process work.

General Duties

• Promote appropriate personal work ethics, attire and hygiene when working with clients, local businesses/service organizations and referring agencies.
• Job coach clients in community-based sites.
• Assist in job modifications for clients as necessary.
• Communicate with the employer on the work performed.
• Implement safety practices.

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.
• Ability to professionally represent to the community the mission, goals and objectives of Goodwill Industries.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree and experience or Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Two or more years of work experience or related education.
• Supervisory skills.