Employment & Resource Specialist in Midland, Texas at Abilene Goodwill Industries

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the service delivery of the GoodwillC: Users bfavor Documents Trademark.png Career Center program. Provides and continues supportive services for the Career Center Specialist and clients in need of services.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

· High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.

· A college degree in a human services, social work or related field is preferred.

· Some Human Resources experience is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIFIC SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

· Valid Texas Drivers License and good driving record

· Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information.

· Ability to travel as needed.

· Exercise sound judgment and follow-through on assignments independently and as a team player.

· Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills

· Strong resume writing skills

· Strong organizational and problem solving skills

· Demonstrate ability to motivate, train, and effectively relate to individuals who have disabilities or other barriers to employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

(E) – Essential function of job duties

· Provides support for Career Center Specialist. (E)

· Assists and/or provides intake, assessment & training skills development for Career Center clients and participants. (E)

· Assists with building partnerships with local agencies and organizations. (E)

· Helps maintain relationships and is knowledgeable of programs and opportunities with local employers to assist program participants in securing and maintaining employment

· Develop an Individualized Employment Plan (IEP) for each client, including goals and objectives to achieve gainful employment. (E)

· Assign tasks, offer resources, and connects clients to other organizations in accordance with client’s IEP recommendations. (E)

· Document all tasks and services completed with client in agency’s online database. (E)

· Maintain site data for reporting program numbers. (E)

· Serves as a community advocate for Goodwill in the Permian Basin (E)

· Effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.

· Promotes professionalism inside and outside of the organization.

· Communicate professionally and positively with co-workers and others.

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.