ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively manage and train students participating in the Work Experience program. 


• Collaborate with Special Education Consultant, Program Manager and Director to develop an Individual Program Plan for each program participant based upon the participant’s Individualized Education Plan.


• Identify and create accommodations that allow participants to complete assigned tasks.


• Teach students retail skills.


• Complete required personnel and administrative paperwork promptly.


• Maintain contact with work site supervisors to monitor participant progress in work areas and identify strengths and areas of development.


• Oversee summer work experience programs when funding permits and referrals are received for summer employment activities.


• Work with the missions programming/workforce development department, including the participants external stakeholders to identify students who will be graduating and need job placement services.


• Supervise work activities, track timesheets, and report progress for Pre-Employment Transition Services (PreETS) students who may be referred during the summer session for job exploration or work-based learning experiences. Track and report information to administrative entities and family members.


• Make sound decisions in dealing with the day-to-day activities of participants. 


• Ensure participants are prepared to become employed and retain employment.


• Ensure that participant records are organized and legible per Goodwill policies and procedures and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) requirements.


• Meet or exceed performance expectations defined in the Program Evaluation efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction measures.


• Actively maintain a safe, healthy, and positive environment that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of students, staff, and customers.


• Assist in/conduct trainings for program participants and/or employees when needed


• Meet or exceed the attendance expectations for this position.


• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledgeable of Effective Instructional Strategies


• Self-Reflection


• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, students, and educational partners.


• Organizational Skills


• Demonstrated Leadership

• Must demonstrate self-initiative.


• Must have the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.


• Personally participate in ongoing professional growth, education, and development, and supporting others in their development efforts.

• Educate customers and the community about the mission and vision of the organization.


• Demonstrate the Goodwill core values through actions and words.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required


• Experience working with diverse populations preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• First Aid/CPR Certification required

• Must have strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.


• Must be able to identify community resources and make appropriate recommendations.


• Must possess a thorough understanding of the programming needs of participants.


• Must be able to identify necessary accommodations.