WFS Employment Specialist; DDA Program - Spokane, WA​/

Overview

Closes: 8/16/26 - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly

Wage: $20.00 p/h

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Summary: Provide employment services to individuals with disabilities and disadvantages, including evaluation, assessment, training, coaching, placement, and retention services. Supervise and/or provide direct employment services to both funded and unfunded program participants earning commensurate or non-commensurate wages. Driving is required; must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, proof of personal auto insurance, and pass driver record and background check.

High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Assist with development and implementation of programs and services.
• Assist with the screening of referrals for appropriate program and service options.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with employers, participants, referral agencies, and all team members.
• Follow up on participant progress.
• Ensure all paperwork and related activities are current, accurate, and in compliance.
• Enter required data into the Participant Case Management database in a timely and accurate manner.
• Stay informed of state and federal laws affecting the organization and the people it serves.
• Submit data for continuous improvement outcome reporting system.
• Attend meetings, conferences, training, and workshops.
• Make recommendations on necessary changes in policy or management style.
• Track revenue and expenses.
• Meet or exceed projected revenue or billable hour goals.
• Provide services in accordance with Goodwill policies, CARF standards, and safety principles.
• Assist in developing natural supports for participants.
• Assist participants in achieving the highest level of independent functioning.
• Facilitate Person-Centered Planning.
• Review each participant’s referral information, vocational assessments, psychological profiles, work assets and/or limitations to determine appropriate job match.
• Gather data and write reports of participants’ work behaviors and progress.
• Perform job and task analysis.
• Provide hands-on supervision and support to participants/employees during their learning and performance of job duties.
• Act as a job coach and trainer for program participants.
• Develop and conduct job-readiness services to ensure participants receive necessary assistance and instruction.
• Stay informed of current wage trends.
• Assist participants in seeking, obtaining, and retaining transitional and competitive employment.
• Develop jobs related to participants’ abilities, limitations, job needs, and desires.
• Educate individuals about educational/career planning opportunities.
• Model appropriate work behaviors and interpersonal skills.
• Assist employers with participant training, support, and job accommodations.
• Assist employers in developing natural supports for participants.
• Educate employers about the effectiveness, profitability, and benefits of employing individuals with disabilities and/or disadvantages.
• Inform business, labor, and the general public about Goodwill services and available potential employees.
• Determine the worksite is properly equipped to ensure participant safety.
• Work at more than one location with multiple caseloads.
• Provide Independent Living services as directed by contract and service plan/authorization.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and directives of Goodwill Industries, ensuring safety of personnel or property.
• Work collaboratively with WFS to provide participant services.
• Properly wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is a cause for immediate dismissal.
• Comply with all health, safety, and fire standards and all local, state, and federal regulations (WISHA and OSHA).
• Other duties as assigned.