Vocational Support Specialist
3 weeks ago
As a Vocational Support Advisor, you will play a vital role in helping clients overcome employment barriers and achieve their short-term and long-term employment and training-related goals. You will connect clients with opportunities that lead to sustainable jobs, ultimately contributing to their success.
Key Responsibilities:- Coordinate services for clients with disabilities resulting in a substantial impediment to employment, in partnership with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBVI) along with other internal and external programs, service providers, and community organizations.
- Connect clients with potential employers and communicate extensively with the Disability Services team.
- Initiate and maintain ongoing contact with our contract holder, a variety of relevant businesses, and team members to ensure quality services for our clients.
- Recruit companies to participate in VR services, including Work-Based Learning opportunities, informational interviews, job shadows, job site tours, and employment.
- Educate clients and businesses on reasonable accommodations, disability etiquette, employee/employer rights and disability disclosure.
- Assess client skills, need for support and disability related barriers to employment.
- Manage complex relationships between clients, DVR/DBVI, employers, families/guardians, school systems, case managers and all other relevant stakeholders, while maintaining client confidentiality.
- Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines.
- Responsible for submitting timely and accurate case data that supports contract measures and outcomes.
- Respond to client, funder, and employer needs.
- Demonstrate and adhere to client confidentiality policies.
- High School Diploma or Equivalency, in combination with either experience working with people with disabilities, experience developing business relationships, solid understanding of job search and job development techniques, proficiency in computer-based applications and software, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ACRE certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of date of hire.
- Must be able to travel as required.
- Valid driver's license permitting operation of a vehicle with a safe driving record.
- Criminal background check that meets Agency standards.
- BA/BS in rehabilitation services, business, human services, human relations, or related fields with experience supporting people with disabilities.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
- Telehealth services for physical and mental well-being.
- 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT.
- Generous PTO Plan.
- Valuable job training with growth potential.
- And more.
At Goodwill, we believe in the power of work to transform lives. As a nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to helping individuals facing barriers to employment find meaningful work opportunities. When you join our team, you become part of a community passionate about making a positive impact.
We celebrate each team member's unique strengths and abilities, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Working together creates a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for our customers, clients, and fellow employees.
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