Employment Training Specialist (Webb)

For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment. Our vision is to be the leading resource for individuals seeking their fullest potential. We are looking for an Employment Training Specialist to play a key role in furthering our vision and mission in our day services department.

VALUES:

Sustainability: We commit to practices that support environmental, social and economic strength.

Ethics: We uphold high standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in all business dealings.

Respect: We treat ever individual with dignity, care and sincerity to build an equitable environment.

Voice: We listen to each other, value feedback and advocate for our communities.

Inspiration: We motivate, encourage and energize individuals to be their best through leadership and vision.

Community Engagement: We recognize the strength of collaboration and engage deeply with our stakeholders to transform lives together.

Excellence: We embrace innovation and strive for outstanding quality to deliver a positive impact to those we serve.

MISSION STATEMENT: We transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide comprehensive job search in job alignment activities. These include but are not limited to job coaching, job placement, and follow-along. To fulfill mission statement.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Employment Community Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Work site supervision or client(s) in training.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• GED or high school diploma plus additional experience in business, marketing, social services, special education or other related fields required.
• Degree in Business, Marketing, Social Services, Special Education or other related field preferred.
• Experience working with I/DD persons preferred. 
• A valid driver’s license is required.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with individuals who have disabilities and or barriers to employment and participate in the achievement of their goals. Demonstrate positive, appropriate work behaviors in order to serve as a positive role model. Display commitment and involvement towards Goodwill's mission.

JOB PROFICIENCIES: Action Oriented, conflict management, customer focus, job skill assessments, negotiating, judgment and problem-solving, motivating people, ethics and trust, written commmunications, oral communications, inter-personal communications, cooperation, credibility, customer service orientation, integrity, initiative, job knowledge, quality, teamwork, accuracy, adaptability, dependendability, planning and organization, performance coaching, goal orientation/achievement, analytical, persuasiveness, computer skills, marketing, safety and security.

JOB COMPETENCIES: Responsible for the implementation of the Community Employment Program. Develop work sites with business and industry. Intiate agreements with business & industry on the basis of their needs. Coordinate problem solving activities with referring agencies and seek necessary technical assistance. Be responsible for as requested monthly documentation as required by Vocational Rehabilitation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the implementation of the Community Employment Program.
• Develop work sites with business and industry.
• Initiate agreements with business and industry on the basis of their needs and the capability to meet those needs through the Community Employment Program.
• Coordinate problem solving activities with referring agencies and seek necessary technical assistance to maintain employment.
• Be responsible for a request monthly documentation as required by Vocation Rehabilitation. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assume other responsibilities as requested by VP of Workforce Development.
• Attend weekly meeting as required.
• Be responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of clients served.
• Adhere to all safety polices and reports violations.
• Supports mission statement and activities of other departments.
• Supports the accessibility of our services and facilities free of architectural, attitudinal, environmental, financial, communication, transportation, employment and other barriers to persons with disabilities and barriers to employment.
• Adhere to all ethical standards and confidentiality of records.
• Provide and facilitate job club activities.
• Driving to community and training locations to conduct job responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE/QUALITY STANDARDS: