Job Type Full-timeDescriptionGoodwill Industries of the Columbia is seeking an Employment Consultant to empower low-income parents in their journey toward economic self-sufficiency. Position initiates and sustains relationships with community employers. Position markets Goodwill Employment Services, conducts job/task anaylsis, and maintains participant records. Maintains database of employers, company contacts and outcomes achieved. Provides vocational counseling, placement planning and implements employment plans. Maintains relationships with funding sources.What will you do in this job?
- Complete intake interview of individuals enrolled for services, including development of person centered plan, database entry and filing of all required documentation.
- Assist clients in job search and employment acquisition activities to include: creating, updating, and sending resumes to prospective employers and interview coaching.
- Follow up with and document all client/employer contacts to review interview outcomes; may attend interviews as appropriate.
- Assess client proficiency on the job with observation and feedback from client, employer and third party advocates (as appropriate).
- Provide task analysis, job coaching, and retention activities as required to strengthen client employment success.
- Initiate and document meetings with clients to evaluate/discuss progress and determine interventions as necessary. Client meeting/contact must follow timelines as prescribed by your assignment.
- Deliver client support and service in a person-centered manner focused on respecting the dignity, work, unique qualities and strengths of each. This approach to include attentive listening and coaching in a predictably consistent, kind, clear manner.
- Cultivate employer networks/relationships through cold calling/prospecting, study of the local labor market, resource sharing with the employment services team, and participation in community events to identify and create placement opportunities for clients.
- Meet with service funders to discuss referrals, assess the match between client and services available, provide input on referral acceptance/denial and sign plan.
- Monitor and complete recordkeeping tasks in an accurate, detailed and timely manner following agency protocols to include but not limited to client interaction case noting, client intake documents, monthly billing documentation, employer prospecting logs, funder communication, First Day Guides etc.
- Write and submit work plans and updates to your supervisor as requested
Compensation and BenefitsStarting rate: $23.00 per hour followed by eligibility for annual performance-based increases with maximum pay of $26.77 per hour. Highest pay as a result of ongoing good performance and years of service.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with cost sharing of premiums for employees and dependents.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Paid vacation and sick leave accrued based upon hours worked.
- Twenty-four hours of floating holiday annually. Prorated based upon hire date in the first calendar year of employment.
- Additional hours of paid time off based on full or part-time status on the anniversary date.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Access to On Demand Payment.
- Bonus available based upon performance and prorated based upon hire date.
- Access to a financial assistance program to improve job skills connected to the work of Goodwill.
- A technology stipend each pay period commensurate with anticipated personal technology use for business.
- If 18 years or older, eligibility to participate in a Retirement Savings Plan (401k or Roth IRA) at the entry dates (January 1st or July 1st). Enrollment eligibility following one year of service and have worked 1,000 hours in the first year or any calendar year thereafter, or 500-1000 hours each year for three consecutive years.
Application Information:Please be sure to answer ALL of the online screening questions. Incomplete applications will not be processed. This is an important part of the process of getting to know you. Additionally, after applying Goodwill contacts candidates directly through the e-mail address provided at application.As an employer who welcomes and trains vulnerable adults in the workplace, a background check is run at the permission of the finalist candidates. Each finalist will receive a copy of their report directly from the third party agency who completes the check. This report is sent directly to the e-mail address you specify on your background check authorization. A description of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and dispute instructions are also included.Information about specific automatic disqualifying pending charges or convictions may be found in WAC 388-###-####. To be clear a candidate with a disqualifying pending charge or conviction cannot be hired. RequirementsPlease apply if you...Want to grow a professional career in social servicesCurrently possess the compassion and patience to support the vulnerable in cultivating job skills and sustainable employment.Have the agility to work both independently and in collaborative teams.Are a self-starter with personal drive and initiative.Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.Have the ability and willingness to support clients at job sites as needed to include some work outside of traditional business hours.Possess attention to detail and thrive in a time sensitive environment.Are a creative problem-solver.Are passionate about providing high quality customer service.Interact positively with ethnically, culturally, economically, and disability diverse populations.Can pass an established background screening process.Possess a valid state-issued driver's license, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance.