Internship Specialist

Internship Specialist

The Internship Specialist is responsible for coordinating all aspects of internship employment programs within the Workforce Advancement Division. The Internship Specialist partners with agencies and community employers to develop and execute paid work experience for clients in which they can obtain job skills. This position develops and implements a comprehensive job readiness training program for interns in preparation for placement. Develops orientation and evaluates performance on participants to meet objectives and become job ready.

The Internship Specialist promotes Goodwill's mission and achieves long and short-term goals and objectives, expands resources and ensures quality in all service areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, enroll, and train interns in preparation for placement into internship work experience program.
• Manage site development, placement, supervision and retention of all intern program participants.
• Achieving programmatic success through development of client training programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community employers resulting in internships and job placements.
• Fulfill employer internship placement needs with qualified, job ready clients.
• Provide coaching and support to client interns as necessary.
• Utilize intervention skills to de-escalate crisis situations.
• Deliver organizational and program metrics.
• Select, train and assign job coaches to training sites in accordance with their skills and experience working with clients.
• Accurately document client progress and enter payroll data into required databases; collaborating with Accounting and Human Resources as needed.
• Monitor and adjust monthly expenditure to keep expenses in line with the budget
• Maintain accurate and complete records and data entry requirements for outreach and program goals.
• Provide guidance, support, and serve as a resource to interns through internship site visits. Work with referring Case Managers to assist clients to external referrals to support client needs.
• Participate in and contribute to community collaborative and inter-agency discussions that further the Goodwill mission and client goals.
• Demonstrate ethics and comply with Goodwill's Corporate Compliance Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, Vocational Rehabilitation, Human Services, Education, or related fields.
• Minimum 1 years' experience working with clients in employment counseling, placement, education and human services, working with socially disadvantaged individuals (e.g. Homeless, Ex-offenders, and Low Literacy etc.) and individuals with disabilities.
• Must possess understanding of marginalization and how it impacts those Goodwill serves and employs.
• Exhibit respect for diversity of thought and have experience to advance it in teams/organization.
• Experience working one-on-one with individuals to address job behaviors.
• Proficient in oral and written communication skills, including interviewing skills.
• Knowledge of Goodwill services, community resources and business networking.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other Social Media applications.
• Valid Driver's License, good driving record, liability insurance, vehicle in good working condition to travel on work related business.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Goodwill Central Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check Requirement:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check. This may include verification of employment history, education, criminal background, and other information relevant to the position.