Employment Specialist

Work To Support Our Mission of Making Purposeful Employment Possible in Central Iowa

Being a part of the Goodwill of Central Iowa team gives you a lot to feel good about. Whether you are working in our retail stores, providing direct support and training to our participants, or continuing your career at headquarters in operations or administrative support, you are making a difference in your community.

Learn how we are all working together to make purposeful employment possible for all central Iowans.

Goodwill of Central Iowa is looking for an Employment Specialist
to develop and coach program participants in Ankeny & Ames areas with our values of love, kindness, and respect.

GCI has been transforming lives through the power of work since 1955! Goodwill of Central Iowa is a rapidly evolving organization and yet we have never been more focused- on our mission, on our people, and on our future. It's always aGOODday at Goodwill!

Good values

Goodwill of Central Iowa

• A competitive industry hourly pay rate - dependent upon relevant years of experience.
• An active work environment, working in our community to support program participants
• PTO increases after 1 year, 2 years, and 4 years!
• 5% employer match for retirement account

Employment Specialists provide vocational services to program participants. This will include the development, implementation and administration of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) to establish and monitor job goals. This position will provide training, development, and support for participants in all areas of work skills, job search, job acquisition, and job maintenance. Employment Specialists will work in the North Polk county and Ames community with various employers to establish partnerships and job placements.

Maintain records and case file documentation per funder requirements; develop and implement alternative rehabilitation methods and strategies consistent with program goals and objectives.

Good values
Good mission
Goodwill of Central Iowa
Perks:

• A competitive industry hourly pay rate - dependent upon relevant years of experience.
• An active work environment, working in our community to support program participants
• Career development opportunities
• PTO increases after 1 year, 2 years, and 4 years!
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, and PTO -  to learn more!
• 5% employer match for retirement account
• A 15% discount at our retail stores!

Employment Specialists provide vocational services to program participants. This will include the development, implementation and administration of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) to establish and monitor job goals. This position will provide training, development, and support for participants in all areas of work skills, job search, job acquisition, and job maintenance. Employment Specialists will work in the North Polk county and Ames community with various employers to establish partnerships and job placements.

Maintain records and case file documentation per funder requirements; develop and implement alternative rehabilitation methods and strategies consistent with program goals and objectives.
What you'll do:

• Initiate and implement vocational plans and goals with program participants.
• Conduct training on all aspects of career or job exploration, employment readiness, resume writing, application completion, job search, interviewing skills, and maintaining employment.
• Implement and conduct job development and placement through contact with prospective employers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers in the community to increase employer partnership.
• Provide on-going support to participants once employment is obtained to ensure participant success in their job, including on-site support and 1-1 coaching sessions.
• Facilitate training and coaching to encourage productivity on the job, model and teach appropriate and positive work behaviors, and gain functional skills achievement.
• Complete quarterly reviews on each program participant’s Individual Service Plan goals.
• Communicate regularly with participants and their support teams.
• Provide on-site job coaching and support to participants that are placed in jobs in the community.
• Create and submit documentation within established deadlines for employment services provided in alignment with program and/or funder guidelines.
• Manage a caseload of program participants as determined by a supervisor. Maintain confidentiality and abide by HIPAA requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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