Qualifications:

　　This position is a professional staff position and requires a person capable of conforming to the high standards of behavior expected of all staff.  Excellent work habits, including attendance and punctuality, are required.  The person must follow company policies, and safety procedures as well as ensure that customers/clients under his/her supervision follow the same.

　　*Education: * Bachelor's degree

　　Experience: Experience in providing services to disadvantaged populations with barriers to employment.    Experience with youth or young adults is helpful.

　　Computer proficiency: Basic computer literacy including Microsoft, and Google Programs. 

　　*Clearances: *Must be able to obtain acceptable results for required background checks, including Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania Criminal History Check, and Department of Human Services- FBI Fingerprints. 

　　Other: Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and dependable transportation.  Access to dependable transportation, which can be used in the course of his/her job. Must have an operating telephone, so that he/she may be contacted quickly by Goodwill when necessary. 

　　Supervision Received:

　　 The Reintegration Specialist functions under the direct supervision of the Program Manager of Reintegration Services with latitude for independent action within his/her own areas of responsibility, in accordance with agency policy

　　Supervision Exercised:

　　The Reintegration Specialist does not exercise supervision over employees.  This position educates and prepares Goodwill's program participants to meet the requirements for successful community employment, directing them in the performance of job duties, and appropriate work habits.

　　Skills, Abilities, Duties, and Responsibilities:

　　Knowledge of current best practices in the delivery of re-entry services, and acceptance of Goodwill's Philosophy Concerning People ServedKnowledge of and ability to interpret human behavior, and basic knowledge of effective behavior management techniquesSound professional judgment, adequate to formulate realistic re-entry lesson plans, and counseling participants regarding work-related issuesAbility to assess a participant's educational level, abilities, and skills.```{=html}

　　```1. Delivers job readiness and job retention instruction in a variety of basic methods to appeal to varying learning styles and abilities. Services include large-group, small-group, and one-on-one instruction.

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　　```1. Thorough knowledge and acceptance of the principles of re-entry2. Ability to create and deliver interactive, hands-on lesson plans to appeal to a variety of learning styles3. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing using English. Ability to give public presentations4. Ability to relate effectively to others, including co-workers, agency participants, supervisors, and community contacts5. Thorough knowledge and acceptance of the principles of customer service6. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening hours and weekends7. The Reintegration Specialist must follow company policies and safety procedures, as well as ensure that customers/clients under his/her supervision do the same8. Vision and Hearing corrected to within normal limits9. Ability to perform light duty work including occasional standing for up to 8 hrs10. Ability to perform medium-duty work occasionally11. Ability to do occasional bending, stooping, stretching, pushing, and pulling12. Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs occasionally (material handling equipment will be used to minimize effort expended when practical)

　　Connects participant to the PA CareerLink

　　Provides lesson plans, develop programs, and curricula incorporating workforce readiness skills into all components of the program 

　　Promotes group and program rules and policies to ensure a safe and productive learning environment

　　Coordinates support of the work readiness curriculum by utilizing other staff and community stakeholders

　　Provides consistent and effective communication

　　Upon release, establish a plan of support services for participants to include intake, assessment, and goal planning

　　Implements activities according to goal planning and track progress toward goals

　　Ensures appropriate referral information is provided

　　Meets face-to-face with each participant to ensure quality service delivery that facilitates obtaining employment

　　Provides timely follow-up to all inquiries, requests, interventions    

　　 Maintains open communication with team members to ensure wrap-around support and awareness of issues with participants.  Meets with staff to assist in implementing the work readiness curriculum.

　　 Attends regular training to assure work readiness curriculum is current

　　Assumes responsibility as an advocate for the participant

　　Provides highest quality instruction at all times

　　Teaches several work readiness group sessions per week

　　 Researches and implements a work readiness curriculum to assist Goodwill in meeting performance measures

　　Documents each participant's progress

　　 Assists each participant in the development of a career portfolio to include items such as professional resume, certifications achieved, references, etc.

　　Assists in the design and facilitation of the group support model

　　Maintains awareness of current trends in group support programs

　　Maintains communication with the participant that fosters responsibility and positive self-esteem

　　Maintains all files and file information in a confidential manner, providing information about clients on a "need to know" status

　　Ensures compliance with project regulations, requirements, and performance outcomes and provides the required documentation to appropriate staff, agencies, and funding sources for all services and activities provided

　　Comprehensive review of the statement of work for all funding sources as it relates to services performed

　　Documentation of questions, concerns, suggestions

　　Timely completion of all reporting requirements

　　Data input into a management information system

　　Other reports as requested

　　Basic knowledge of child labor laws

　　Contacts employers to assist participants in obtaining employment, utilizing job development techniques to include personal visits to companies, telephone calls, and other communication

　　Delivers quality job search, job placement, job retention, and career development services

　　Maintains records of all employment contacts

　　Presents available incentives to prospective employers open to hiring individuals with a criminal background

　　Assists the employer in identifying and making any reasonable accommodations for the workplace

　　Adheres to policies, procedures, and safety plans set forth by the PA Department of Corrections  

　　Willingness to work in all weather conditions. Work duties may include activities that will primarily take place outdoors.