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McMaken - Mobile, AL 36617

Salary Range $20.00 - $21.63 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm some evenings & Sat. Education Level 2 Year Degree

To prepare participants for employment and/or self-sufficiency by providing career readiness, life skills or basic skills instruction people seeking assistance including those with disabilities, justice involved youth, at-risk youth, and others with barriers to employment or needing assistance to be successful.

To prepare participants for employment and/or self-sufficiency by providing job readiness, life skills or basic skills instruction and by developing job opportunities for those referred by the Escambia County School District, The Able Trust, ADRS, FL Voc Rehab, other grant sources and self-referrals.

Some positions are made possible in part by a grants from Florida Dept. of Education, The Able Trust or other funders. The position's establishment and continuance will be dependent upon on-going grant funding.

• Conducts job readiness, life skills, or basic skills instruction either individually or in a group classroom setting.
• Conduct a vocational assessment to identify work-related strengths and factors that may interfere with efficient work performance.
• Communicate effectively with staff of the youth facility, parents/families and youth (both written and oral) and engage them in activities related to the program.
• Provide vocational counseling to assist the participant in developing appropriate occupational choices.
• Develops and implements an individual service strategy (ISS or IEP) or an Individual Career Plan (ICP) for each participant based upon participant needs, interests and barriers identified in the Needs Assessment and updates regularly.
• Plan, coordinate and provide vocational activities including service-learning, job shadowing, career exploration, etc. as appropriate for enrolled youth.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities: (these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job).

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Must be able to effectively use Microsoft office applications and internet research.
• Must possess excellent organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills. Must demonstrate appropriate problem-solving and sound decision making to develop, implement and evaluate plans.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to maintain effective communication with supervisor, funders, and others.
• Must be able to keep information confidential.
• Must be able to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
• Must have reliable means of transportation and maintain insurable driving record.
• Must obtain and retain First Aid/CPR/AED certification and respond to and manage a first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest emergency at the worksite according to Goodwill Safety Policies & Procedures.
• Must have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years, liability automobile insurance, and be insurable through the agency's insurance carrier.
• Must be at least 21 year of age.
• Must pass a Level 2 background screening.

Experience, Education, and Certification Requirements :

• Bachelor Degree in education or human service related field of study plus two years of closely related experience preferred.
• Five years of closely related experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities and/or their families and people with barriers to obtaining and maintaining employment preferred.
• Supervisory, teaching and training experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to use hands, fingers and wrists, repetitively while using computer keyboard.

Working conditions / Hazards :

Some of this work will be performed in a professional office setting and are generally sedentary, requiring walking, standing, bending and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. At times while performing the duties of the job, the employee will be required to sit on the floor, stand, stoop, bend, walk, talk, hear, use hands to grip, type, and reach with arms.

Frequent travel throughout the Gulf Coast area.

Critical Performance Factors :

• Accuracy and completeness of required program documentation.
• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting
• Increased client participation in Goodwill programs
• Positive relationship with referral sources and/or funders
• Knowledge of disabilities and/or special population attributes