This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information,please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2155877
Closes: 2/26/24 - Lewiston, ID - Full-time/Hourly
Wage: \$18.00 p/h
Employment Benefits:https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/
NOTE: Please apply early, as this job posting is subject toremoval before the deadline if sufficient number of qualifiedapplications are received. Thank you.
Summary: \Provide employment services to individuals with disabilities anddisadvantages to include evaluation, assessment, training, coaching,placement, and retention services. Supervise and/or provide directemployment services to both funded and unfunded program participantsearning commensurate or non-commensurate wages. Housing servicesexperience and Bachelor\'s degree preferred. Must have valid driverlicense with personal auto insurance as well as pass background anddriver record check.
Education /nd/or Experience:\Bachelor\'s degree from four-year college or university; or one to twoyears related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Assist with the development and implementation of programs and services.
Assist with screening of referrals for appropriate program and serviceoptions.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with participants,referral agencies, employers and all team members.
Follow up on participant progress, providing encouragement as needed.
Ensure all paperwork, data entry and related activities are current,accurate, and in compliance. Includes case notes, job logs, and servicereports.
Stay informed of state and federal laws affecting the organization andthe people it serves.\
Provide services in accordance with CARF standards, principles of safetyand Goodwill policies, procedures, and directives assuring safety ofpersonnel or property..
Assist participants in achieving the highest level of independentfunctioning while receiving services.
Facilitate Person Centered Planning to determine vocational goals,recommend appropriate services to achieve goals, and oversee the programand goals agreed upon. Revise as necessary.
Review each participant\'s referral information, vocational assessments,psychological profiles, work assets and/or limitations, and otheravailable information to determine appropriate job match.
Provide hands on supervision and support to participants/employeesduring their learning and performance of job duties at a variety of worklocations.
Develop and conduct job-readiness services to ensure participantreceives necessary assistance and instruction in resume writing, jobsearch, interviewing techniques, employer expectations, hygiene,self-esteem building, etc.
Educate individuals with regards to educational and career planningopportunities.
Assist employer with participant training, support, and jobaccommodations, to include assistive technology needs.
Assist employer in developing natural supports for participants toinclude analys