• Job Description

  Req#: 2859302
  General Summary:
  
  Develops jobs within the community or at Goodwill for persons served. Assists in teaching job tasks, teaches and promotes independence of person. Educates and supports employers in the placement of disabled persons. Promotes awareness of Goodwill services within the community.
  
  Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
  
  • Provides job information related to the vocational goals of persons being served. Develops individual plans for job development in partnership with persons served, case manager, local employers and other involved parties.
  • Provides disability and related education to employers, co-workers and other community contacts of persons served. Assists employers in identifying, modifying or eliminating architectural, procedural or attitudinal barriers to employment to the employment of people with disabilities. Provides job analysis, consultations and recommendations for job adaptions, restructuring and creation.
  • After placement with an employer, assists in the initial training and identification of ongoing support needs of persons being served. Promotes integration and natural support structures at places of employment. Provides follow-up services for persons served as defined by individual plan and for employers as needed to maintain positive relationships.
  • Regularly communicates with Program Manager, Case Manager, Support Team and others associated with the individual employment plans. Maintains current documentation of each person's plan including DVR reporting, updating Human Service Database, employer contact information, placement plans, progress reports, actual hire reports and person specific behavioral tracking.
  • Provides personal care assistance, as needed by persons being served. Assists case manager in identifying and coordinating transportation needs of persons served.
  • Confirms that the principles and practice associated with supported employment services support ADA, Affirmative Action, Wage & Hour and related employment laws.
  • Restructure jobs and identify adaptations to accommodate individual needs, if necessary.
  • Explore enrichment and volunteer activities within the community.
  • Consistently perform all duties within the framework of our Core Values.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
  
  • Business Acumen: Interpersonal skills to present information to small groups or individuals, and to develop and maintain working relationships with community partners.
  • Customer Focus: Consistently has positive interaction with internal and external customers.
  • Accountability: Collaborates & champion ideas, providing the best possible support of the mission.
  • Drive for Results: Finds solutions, resolves conflict, and proactively solves problems.
  • Continuous Improvement: Open minded, with flexibility to improve quality of output.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn and use databases
  • Familiarity working with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation a plus.
  • Valid Driver's License, good driving record and proof of insurance.
  
  Travel Required: Occasional travel and transport of persons served.
  
  Required education and/or work experience:
  
  • Bachelor's degree or Associate's in related field, minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
  • Previous experience working with disabilities preferred.
  
  Description of physical working environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  • Ability to maintain a stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment, mostly indoor office environment
  • Must be able to clearly communicate
  • Full range of motion to use proper lifting techniques to provide varying levels of personal care support for the individuals served.
  
  Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Goodwill of South Central of Wisconsin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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