WFS Employment Specialist (DDA Program)
hace 6 días
Spokane
Job Description Closes: 8/16/26 - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly Wage: $20.00 p/h Employment Benefits: https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/ NOTE: Please apply early, as this job posting is subject to removal before the deadline. Thank you. Summary: Provide employment services to individuals with disabilities & disadvantages to include evaluation, assessment, training, coaching, placement, & retention services. Supervise &/or provide direct employment services to both funded & unfunded program participants earning commensurate or non-commensurate wages. Driving is required so must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, proof of personal auto insurance, & pass driver record, & background check. Education &/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 months related experience &/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following: • Assist with development & implementation of programs & services., • Assist with the screening of referrals for appropriate program & service options., • Establish & maintain good working relationships with employers, participants, referral agencies, & all team members., • Follow up on participant progress., • Ensure all paperwork & related activities are current, accurate, & in compliance., • Enter required data into the Participant Case Management database in a timely & accurate manner., • Stay informed of state & federal laws affecting the organization & the people it serves., • Submit data for continuous improvement outcome reporting system., • Attend meetings, conferences, training, & workshops, • Make recommendations on necessary changes in policy or management style., • Track revenue & expenses., • Meet or exceed projected revenue or billable hour goals., • Provide services in accordance with Goodwill policies, CARF standards, & principles of safety., • 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 &/or limitations to determine appropriate job match., • Gather data & write reports of participants' work behaviors & progress., • Perform job & task analysis., • Provide hands-on supervision & support to participants/employees during their learning & performance of job duties., • Act as a job coach & trainer for program participants., • Develop & conduct job-readiness services to ensure participants receive necessary assistance & instruction., • Stay informed of current wage trends., • Assist participants in seeking, obtaining, & retaining transitional & competitive employment., • Develop jobs related to participants' abilities, limitations, job needs, & desires., • Educate individuals about educational/career planning opportunities., • Model appropriate work behaviors & interpersonal skills., • Assist employer with participant training, support, & job accommodations., • Assist employer in developing natural supports for participants., • Educate employers about the effectiveness, profitability, & benefits of employing individuals with disabilities &/or disadvantages., • Inform business, labor, & the general public about Goodwill services & 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 & service plan/authorization., • Follow all policies, procedures, & directives of Goodwill Industries assuring safety of personnel or property., • Work collaboratively with WFS to provide participant services., • Properly wear & maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)., • Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is cause for immediate dismissal., • Comply with all health, safety, & fire standards & all local, state, & federal regulations (WISHA & OSHA)., • Other duties as assigned. Job Posted by ApplicantPro