Full-Time Workforce Development Training Specialist Job at Goodwill Industries of Northern WI and Upper MI, Houghton, MI

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  • Goodwill Industries of Northern WI and Upper MI
  • Houghton, MI

Job Description

Goodwill Industries of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is seeking a Full-Time Workforce Development Training Specialist to join our team in Houghton, MI. 

Responsible for delivery and oversight of client programming as assigned by Manager. Responsible for determining suitable training/employment consistent with clients desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental and emotional limitations; promoting and developing job openings and placing qualified applicants in employment settings; coaching and training persons with disabilities in organizational and community job sites.

Essential Functions:

  1. 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.
  2. Responsible for obtaining referrals.
  3. Assist 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.
  4. Responsible for creating 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.
  5. Responsible for incident reporting within caseload.
  6. 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.
  7. Responsible for supervision and coordination of program clients.
  8. Assist with the facilitation and development of community-based worksites.
  9. Teach WFD approved training modules.
  10. Market, coordinate, and supervise the vocational training programs.
  11. Responsible for tracking clients' hours.
  12. Responsible for maintaining appropriate records throughout job development consistent with the monitoring of the clients rehabilitation goals.
  13. Maintain an open line of communication with funders.
  14. Coordinate and monitor ongoing operations at community worksites.
  15. Facilitate movement of clients into competitive employment upon completion of vocational training, as appropriate.

General Duties:

  1. Promote appropriate personal work ethics, attire and hygiene when working with clients, local businesses/service organizations and referring agencies.
  2. Responsible for overseeing job coaching clients in community-based sites.
  3. Assist in job modifications for clients as necessary.
  4. Communicate with the employer on the work performed.
  5. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  6. Responsible for maintaining a clean work area.
  7. Responsible for implementing safety practices.
  8. Aid customer in maintaining government benefits during employment.
  9. Being able to work and function as an effective team member.

Knowledge, Abilities & Skills:

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

Qualifications:

  1. High School Diploma or equivalent required
  2. At least on year experience in a human service program required
  3. Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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