Job Description
Back to all jobs Job Description Organization: For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment. Our vision is to be the leading resource for individuals seeking their fullest potential. We are looking for an Employment Training Specialist to play a key role in furthering our vision and mission in our mission services area.
Values: - Sustainability: We commit to practices that support environmental, social and economic strength.
- Ethics: We uphold high standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in all business dealings.
- Respect: We treat ever individual with dignity, care and sincerity to build an equitable environment.
- Voice: We listen to each other, value feedback and advocate for our communities.
- Inspiration: We motivate, encourage and energize individuals to be their best through leadership and vision.
- Community Engagement: We recognize the strength of collaboration and engage deeply with our stakeholders to transform lives together.
- Excellence: We embrace innovation and strive for outstanding quality to deliver a positive impact to those we serve.
Summary/Objective: Reporting to the Community Employment Manager, the Employment Training Specialist provides comprehensive searches in job placement activities. These include, but are not limited to job coaching, job placement, follow-through and review.
Essential Functions: - Responsible for the implementation of the Community Employment Program.
- Develop employment work sites with business and industry.
- Initiate agreements with businesses and industries on the basis of their needs and the capability to meet those needs through the Community Employment Program.
- Coordinate problem solving activities with referring agencies and seek necessary technical assistance to maintain employment.
- Be responsible for monthly documentation as required by Vocational Rehabilitation.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Social Service, Special Education or other related fields preferred, but not required. Will substitute 6 months of experience for every semester of college.
Pay starting at $17.00/hour. Physical Strength:
- Lift -- push/pull while standing - up to 10 pounds on a daily basis. Sometimes 10-50 pounds. Rarely over 50 pounds.
- Carry -- push/pull while moving - up to 20 pounds on a daily basis. Sometimes 20-50 pounds. Rarely over 50 pounds.
Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription Plan - available first of month following employment
- Paytient Medical Assistance Plan - available first of month following employment
- Dental Plan with Ortho Option - available first of month following employment
- Vision Care Plan - available first of month following employment
- Flexible Spending Accounts - available first of month following employment
- Group Life and AD&D - available first of month following employment
- 401(k) Plan - available first of month following 90-days employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave - accrual begins first day of employment
- Paid Volunteer Time Off - 8 hours per year
- Paid Holidays
- Accident and Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 20% Discount at Goodwill Industries of Kansas Stores
Job Location: 3351 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67226
Goodwill believes equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with applicable local, state, and federal law, Goodwill will not discriminate unlawfully against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Opportunity is provided to employees based on qualifications and job requirements.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Flexible hours,