Workforce Development Assistant
3 weeks ago
Job Summary:
The Workforce Development Floater is a dynamic and compassionate professional who will assist individuals with disabilities in establishing meaningful connections within their community. This role requires a strong ability to build relationships, provide emotional support, and facilitate opportunities for self-confidence and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess the strengths, skills, needs, and interests of each individual to develop a personalized plan for community-based activities.
- Champion activities and goals that promote self-confidence and independence, while providing coaching and training in the community.
- Teach additional skills such as social skills, grooming, money management, safety, and transportation to enable individuals to become independent.
- Provide emotional and problem-solving support as needed, while implementing strategies to maintain relationships with community organizations and stakeholders.
- Identify and create solutions for behavioral, transportation, and skill acquisition challenges.
- Complete assessments, write regular case notes, and submit reports to referral sources, while maintaining accurate records and documentation of individual progress.
Requirements:
- Two years of college education in counseling, special education, occupational therapy, social services, or a related field, or experience equivalency.
- Valid driver's license and driving record that meet insurance company criteria.
- Experience working with individuals with employment barriers and collaborating with other departments and community organizations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Systems and ability to learn and effectively use various workforce development information systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to work collaboratively and be flexible in a team-oriented environment.
Core Cultural Competencies:
- Customer Focus: Anticipate and meet customer needs, while searching for ways to improve customer service.
- Values Differences: Seek out diverse perspectives and talents, while working effectively with others who have different backgrounds or styles.
- Communicates Effectively: Share information and updates with others, while ensuring clear and concise communication through reports, documentation, and written communications.
- Situational Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility in responding to different situations, while adapting to changing needs, conditions, priorities, or opportunities.
- Drives Results: Demonstrate a strong drive to achieve meaningful results, through driving tasks to successful completion and closure.
Physical/Sensory Demands:
The job requires remaining stationary for sustained periods, moving about to accomplish tasks, operating a computer, and communicating with others. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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