Where is this Temporary Employment Specialist job located?

(Meyerland) Houston, Texas, 77096, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Temporary Employment Specialist role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Temporary Employment Specialist job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Temporary Employment Specialist at Goodwill Industries of Houston

Temporary Employment Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Temporary- Employment Specialist

Department: Goodwill Talent Solutions (GTS)

Internal Dept: Workforce Development (WFD)

Reports to: Program Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Temporary

Pay Rate: $21.11 per hour

Mission Support:

Goodwill Houston (GWH) is transforming lives by connecting people to opportunities that advance the future of work. Through education, training, and employment, we create pathways to success for individuals facing employment barriers. We empower people, strengthen families, and impact communities by addressing both immediate and future workforce needs. With the generous support of our donors and retail customers, we are changing lives through the power of work.

Position Summary:

Assists participants with career planning, and career decision-making process, including intensive career counseling, assessment, enrollment into Career Pathways, job search assistance, and retention services. Responsible for the development of competitive and/or supported jobs for individuals who have barriers to employment. Must exercise good judgment and due diligence when performing duties and communicating on behalf of GWH.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for assuring that WFD is in compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
Provides intensive, comprehensive employment case management and career planning services to participants enrolled in the program and Career Connections.
Maintains a rolling caseload per program requirements.
Review assessments of participants' employment and training needs, individualized employment plans, etc. to guide job training plans and potential co-enrollment into other GWH programs and makes referrals for occupation skill training as needed.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with partnering agencies and makes appropriate referrals to those agencies that will assist participants with supportive services, which are designed to help mitigate barriers and enhance employability.
Accompany clients to job-related search activities, events, and job interviews.
Assist in orienting clients with the host employer's policies, and standard operating procedures, and perform time and motion studies (or task analysis).
Monitors and evaluates participant progress through an individualized employment plan, provide guidance and coaching to help resolve issues and remains motivated to obtain/maintain credentials and employment.
Organizes weekly Job Club meetings and monthly Business Advisory Council (BAC) events with appropriate GWH Team Members and friends of GWH.
Works with Career Connection Team Members to prepare job seekers for employment, including resume preparation, interviewing skills and workplace etiquette.
Conducts employment readiness workshops and provides one-on-one job coaching.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date data entry for billing purposes.
Ensures that participants understand and conform to program policies and expectations.
Place participants in industry-related employment, providing ongoing follow-ups for retention records.
Support participants with maintaining employment, including providing resources for job sustainability.
Maintain real-time data entry, electronic and hard copy confidential files, and input necessary information into CaseWorthy and Change Machine (data management systems), including progress reports, case notes, completion, and retention documentation.

Track all job development activities, workshops, classes, internships, etc.
Ensures data accuracy in databases for assessment, enrollments, and case-management services at 30, 60, 90, 180, 270, and 365-day follow-up referrals, and Individual Development Plans (IDP).

Travel to multiple locations as needed.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Additional Responsibilities:

Demonstrate professionalism, good judgment, and present a friendly, cooperative attitude.
Ability to multitask, make quick decisions, adapt to change, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Adheres to all GWH Policies & Procedures, Loss Prevention & Safety Regulations, and GWH Guiding Principles.
Must be punctual, dependable, and maintain a professional appearance.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Must perform work safely; maintain good housekeeping standards, and ensure all aisles and pathways to fire exits are clear and free of clutter.
Adheres to local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

Recruit and enroll 100 workforce members within the 12-month program period.
Place 60 workforce members in competitive employment within the 12-month program period.
Meet program and participant training and employment outcomes.
Capture four (4) new relationships with employers every month by utilizing Employer Profile.
Ensure data utilization and accuracy of 90% or higher by conducting regular audits of CaseWorthy reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Rehabilitation, Psychology, Sociology or a related field is preferred.
One (1) to three (3) years in vocational counseling, job development and job development is preferred.
Excellent computer skills (proficient in Microsoft Office).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Understands strategic planning, budgets, marketing and research.
Ability to communicate and interact well with a variety of personality types.
Ability to analyze opportunities and problems, identify and evaluate alternatives and develop effective approaches to address any issues.
Must have reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach.
Ability to lift, push, pull, up to, 25 lbs.

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