Assist with recruiting program participants and designing a service plan with the participant. Manage the service plan with the program participant, which may include referral to pre-employment classes, corporate training, job shadowing, informational interviewing, and professional networking. Performs job development and placement of participants and creates a post-employment plan for each individual placed. Responsible for maintaining complete and accurate case files and case notes on all prog... more details
Job Details
Main Plant - San Jose, CA
Full Time
$28.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Day
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Assist with recruiting program participants and designing a service plan with the participant.
Manage the service plan with the program participant, which may include referral to pre-employment classes, corporate training, job shadowing, informational interviewing, and professional networking.
Performs job development and placement of participants and creates a post-employment plan for each individual placed.
Responsible for maintaining complete and accurate case files and case notes on all program participants per Goodwill of Silicon Valley procedures and guidelines.
Ensure monthly status reports and matrices are correct and turned in to the Department of Rehabilitation Counselor.
Program Managers and the Vice President of Mission Services participate in yearly critical program reviews to determine program effectiveness, resource allocation, needed program adjustments, etc.
Develop a curriculum related to education, employment, and diversity.
Maintain and develop community partners, non-profit agencies, educational institutions, and employers.
Assist in the coordination and organization and community events.
Research, develop, and present information related to services and programs.
Job Development
Work with program staff to create a plan to develop and follow up with a pool of employers who will support job placement services.
Regularly analyze the job seeker database and generate reports.
Research employers to target job development.
Contact potential employers employing phone, site visits, and email to provide information about Goodwill of Silicon Valley job placement services to source job openings for our job seekers.
Job Coaching
Observe and provide consumers immediate feedback, assistance, and follow-up and provide employers information and observations regarding the consumer's progress.
Task Analysis: Find out what the job duties are and put them into a format that the Member best understands (e.g., a map of the area, list of duties, job description).
Discuss the job duties and environment with the program participant.
Discuss how the consumer separates her/his role as a worker from his/her disability and personal life.
Discuss safety procedures with the program participant.
Identify natural supports in the workplace that the member can use for job support, transportation, and social connections.
Communicate with the program participant about specific work/social skills needed for an employment position.
Introduce the program participant to the employer and co-workers.
Train the program participant to do the job or observe as the supervisor trains the member.
Observe how the program participant interacts with co-workers and supervisors for later discussion with the program participant.
Ensure that the program participant works at the same and expected pace as co-workers.
Observe the corporate culture of the environment to help the consumer to fit in with co-workers. Fit the kind and amount of instruction to the member’s learning style. Education may consist of verbal instruction, writing lists for the program participant, putting color-coded markers on an index corresponding to features on objects in the work environment, or just lending moral support.
Help the consumer to develop his/her system for organizing and remembering the job.
Mediate any differences with co-workers or employers and give the consumer the tools to resolve her/his difficulties.
Coordinate activities with other team treatment providers, family members, or anyone else who will support (or hinder) the consumer’s ability to keep the job.
Complete all required paperwork, monthly reports, case notes, Individual Service Plan (ISP), etc., and communicate regularly with the DOR counselor regarding progress or issues related to the service.
Responsible for maintaining complete and accurate case files and client case notes by Goodwill of Silicon Valley procedures and guidelines.
Ensure all monthly reports and matrices are correct and turned in on time.
Help perform yearly critical program reviews.
Situational Assessment
Provide situational assessment as needed, including observation of specific, prescribed, work-related behaviors in work or simulated work environment.
Completing a report regarding the findings of the assessment
Represent Goodwill Silicon Valley
Represent Mission Services and Goodwill in the community through participation in appropriate organizations and networking events.
Responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either orally or in writing.
Qualifications
Minimum four years of experience working with individuals with disabilities in an employment or educational setting.
Knowledge of the CA Department of Rehabilitation and San Andreas Reginal Center.
Experience in assessing skills and abilities of job seekers, teaching and coaching basic job preparation skills such as resume writing and interviewing.
Experience working with employers to understand job task analysis, integrating persons with disabilities into a work environment, consulting with employers regarding employment, and integrating persons with disabilities into the work environment.
BA/BS in rehabilitation, psychology, education, social work, or related field.
Bilingual - Spanish will be an advantage
Basic knowledge of employment law and requirements related to employment.
Preferably possess vehicle, insurance, CDL and excellent driving record. computer literacy and knowledge of MS office required.
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