WFS Employment Specialist

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2617590 Closes: 11/1/26 - Moscow, ID - Full-time/Hourly Wage: $18.00 **Employment Benefits: ** NOTE: Please apply early, as this job posting is subject to removal before the deadline if sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Thank you. Summary:\ Provide employment services to individuals with disabilities and disadvantages to include 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. Must have valid driver's license with personal auto insurance as well as pass a background and driver record check. Education /nd/or Experience:\ Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education 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 service options. - 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 service reports. - Stay informed of state and federal laws affecting the organization and the people it serves. - Provide services in accordance with CARF standards, principles of safety and Goodwill policies, procedures, and directives assuring safety of personnel or property.. - Assist participants in achieving the highest level of independent functioning while receiving services. - Facilitate Person Centered Planning to determine vocational goals, recommend appropriate services to achieve goals, and oversee the program and goals agreed upon. Revise as necessary. - Review each participant's referral information, vocational assessments, psychological profiles, work assets and/or limitations, and other available information to determine appropriate job match. - Provide hands on supervision and support to participants/employees during their learning and performance of job duties at a variety of work locations. - Develop and conduct job-readiness services to ensure participant receives necessary assistance and instruction in resume writing, job search, interviewing techniques, employer expectations, hygiene, self-esteem building, etc. - Educate individuals with regards to educational and career planning opportunities. - Assist employer with participant training, support, and job accommodations, to include assistive technology needs. - Assist employer in developing natural supports for participants to include analysis, teaching and behavior management. - Educate employers and community menbers about the effectiveness, profitability, and benefits of employing individuals with disabilities or disadvantages. - Provide Independent Living services as directed by contract and service plan/authorization, if applicable. - Work collaboratively with Workforce and Family Services to provide participant services. - Follow all policies, procedures, and directives of Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest assuring safety of personnel or property. - Properly wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). - Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is cause or immediate dismissal. - Comply with all health, safety, and fire standards and all local, state, and federal regulations (WISHA & OSHA). - Other duties as assigned. \ \ For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.\ \