BluePrint Specialist

Blue Print Specialist

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self‑motivated, and professional Blue Print Specialist to join our Blue Print team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

Full‑Time, Hourly position. Required travel: 75%. Salary: $22.00 – $24.50 per hour.

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Two years’ experience in coaching, case management, or workforce development required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications required; case‑management software experience preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance required.
• Must be able to travel within Missouri, Southern Illinois, and Eastern Kansas.
• Must obtain and maintain certifications such as Mental Health First Aid and Financial Health Counselor.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule availability to meet employees during shifts.
• Physical ability to lift objects up to 20 pounds and perform standing, walking, bending, and other routine tasks.

• Connect with new hires within their first week to introduce Blue Print and build rapport.
• Maintain a consistent presence in employee common areas to foster accessibility and trust.
• Coordinate availability around employee shifts to ensure flexible, meaningful engagement.
• Facilitate the Pathways Assessment to identify employee needs, strengths, and opportunities.
• Utilize the Self‑Sufficiency Matrix to assess stability across key life domains and assign a support level.
• Partner with employees to co‑create personalized My Blue Print Plans, setting actionable short‑ and long‑term goals.
• Coach employees using motivational interviewing/strengths‑based techniques on topics such as financial planning, transportation, basic tech navigation, career advancement, or life challenges.
• Support goal setting using SMART principles and maintain accountability check‑ins based on assigned support levels.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of internal and external resources; guide employees in accessing these supports.
• Log all interactions, goals, referrals, and time spent in the Click case‑management system.
• Monitor and reassess employee progress at regular intervals; adjust plans as needs evolve.
• Participate in program evaluation by capturing impact data and contributing to outcome reporting.
• Coordinate regularly with managers to maintain alignment with staffing schedules.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and program improvement efforts.
• Maintain strict confidentiality protocols; disclose information only under legal or ethical mandates.
• Reinforce employee autonomy; ensure participation is voluntary.
• Follow and enforce all MERS/Goodwill policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Individual and family medical benefits for full‑time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance on the first of the month following hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(b) Retirement on hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(b) Retirement + Employer Match after one year for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(a) Retirement on hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• PTO accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
• Employee store discount.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Career growth opportunities.

MERS Missouri Goodwill is an equal‑opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non‑merit factor.

MERS Missouri Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.