WI3794436

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Bachelor's Degree

Bachelors Degree

$20 + hourly

First Shift (Day)

40

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Employment Specialist IPS - EMPLO013112
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Employment Specialist IPS is
responsible for developing employer partnerships to identify job
opportunities, market skills and strengths of job seekers, address
employer needs and organizational cultures to assist individuals in
reaching their goal of community employment. RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:
Implements strategies to achieve the goals for the organization .
Sustains policies, procedures and programs. Typically works on projects
and tasks that span 3 - 12 months. PRINCIPAL DUTIES: 1. Project and
Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably
complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments.
Periodically serves as a team member or subject matter expert on formal
or department projects. Effectively engages in change affecting her/him,
communicating appropriately with supervisor. Follows through on
learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change. 2.
Problem Solving: General supervision, regular review of work by
manager/supervisor or senior coworker. May be paired with senior team
member for development purposes. Uses skills to solve problems of
routine complexity; able to identify root cause, interpret data, and
resolve issues. 3. Technical Skills: Fundamental knowledge of
professional principles and skills. Works in compliance with established
procedures. 4. Community Engagement: Serves as an ambassador for
Goodwill in the wider community. Participates in volunteer opportunities
as schedules and interest permit. 5. Develop employer partnerships to
identify and customize job opportunities for individuals in the program.
6. Market skills and strengths of people served and program support
services. Act as liaison with employers, public and private employment
agencies and other Goodwill staff to develop job opportunities. 7.
Collaborate with individual and Treatment Team to develop and implement
the Recovery Plan of Care/Plan of Care to accomplish goal of community
employment or supported education. 8. Develop working relationships and
collaboration with collegues across Goodwill business units who are
similarly focused on business development, placement or community
outreach, identify and pursue job leads for individuals; develop the
ability to cross sell for other Goodwill business units, in Mission
Services and Mission Operations. 9. Independantly organize and
multi-task weekly activities and requirements to manage a caseload of
20-30 individuals authorized to receive placement services and provide
services according to contract including job preparation, development,
placement and retention services. 10. Maintain all necessary records
including progress reports and detailed client record entries. 11.
Provide counseling and guidance in the areas of: Career exploration,
advocacy, personal grooming, financial, job seeking skills,
problem-solving, community resources, and other resources and areas
which may affect employment. Function as a case manager. 12. Assist
newly employed individuals in the orientation to the employer\'s
policies, procedures, products, services, standards, fringe benefits,
and opportunities as needed. 13. Provide on-the-job training, job
coaching, and/or other employment related support services as needed to
elicit regular feedback from employers for successful closure and
retention services for individuals we serve. 14. Provide job retention
and systematic instruction services. Target behavior or work conditions
that are problematic to the individual consumer and develop a plan to
reduce target behavior or remedy the situation on the job. 15. Provide
educational, problem solving/supportive techniques to individual
consumers, family members, referral sources and employers to meet
workplace needs. 16. Communicate and effectively build professional
working relationships with the referral and funding sources and
significant others to coordinate effective services. 17. Promote and
market Goodwill programs in the community through transition and
provider fairs, employer outreach, site visits and other events to
provide education on services and support business development
activities. 18. Provide ongoing support, training and assistance to
employers. 19. Maintain a safe and orderly work environment. 20.
Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned. In
addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that
may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability,
life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The
specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as
full or part time jobs, contracted, temporary, or other job categories.
Equal Opportunity Employer (SEW) Equal Opportunity Employer -
minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities \*\*\*\*\*
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bachelor\'s Degree
required, and a minimum of 1 year experience. 2. Must have a valid
Wisconsin Driver\'s license, a vehicle and insurance coverage 3.
Effective computer skills for reporting, communication, information
gathering and presentation purposes CORE CULTURAL COMPETENCIES: 1.
Customer Focus: Independently anticipate and meet customer needs, while
searching for ways to improve customer service. Internalize customer
feedback, and follow up with customer to ensure problems are solved by
providing innovative ideas to meet their future needs. 2. Values
Differences: Seeks out the diverse perspectives and talents of others,
striving to work effectively with others who have different
perspectives, backgrounds or styles. Behave with sensitivity towards
differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating.
Challenge stereotyping or offensive comments. 3. Communicates
Effectively: Shares information and updates with others, while ensuring
a clear, concise and professional communication through reports,
documentation, written and other communications. Listens with interest
to what others have to say. 4. Situational Adaptability: Demonstrates
flexibility of responses to different situations through adapting to the
changing needs, conditions, priorities or opportunities. Monitors how
well an approach is working to see if a change is needed, recognizing
cues that suggest a change in approach or behavior is needed. 5. Drives
Results: Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful results,
through driving tasks to successful completion and closure. Sets high
standards for own performance, showing determination in the face of
obstacles and setbacks. 6. Ensures Accountability: Takes responsibility
and ownership for successes and failures in own work. Monitors progress
of performance and changes approach accordingly, following through on
commitments. PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS: Occasionally lifts and/or moves
up to 20 pounds. Moves about to accomplish tasks. Remain stationary for
extended periods of time. Repetitive use of hands and vision required
for driving, using computer and reviewing written and electronic
information. Ability to hear and communicate on phone and in person.
Travel required. When determining placement within the salary range for
this position Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago considers education,
experience, internal equity, market demands and other qualifying
criteria. It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the
top of the rage for their role and compensation decisions are dependent
on facts and circumstances of each case. Certain roles are eligible to
participate in an incentive plan. Participation in this plan does not
guarantee an incentive payment and is subject to the terms and
conditions of the plan, which are subject to change. \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!