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Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Participant, CW STEP (Colorado Works Subsidized Training and Employment Program) is a statewide program administered by the Colorado Department of Human Services. The goal of this program is to assist Colorado Works recipients in attaining living-wage, permanent jobs through employment opportunities with subsidized wages, including transitional jobs. CW STEP aims to address the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) with the purpose of reducing the dependency of Colorado Works parents by promoting job preparation and work.

• Receive paid, on-the-job training and support up to 40 hours per week for 12 weeks while working to overcome any barriers to employment you've been facing.
• During the transitional employment program, you'll earn the prevailing wage along with continuing your TANF benefits to bring stability to your day-to-day life.
• Gain marketable skills working in diverse and in-demand industries.
• Learn about current job opening and secure permanent job placement while continuing to receive ongoing support.
• Be a part of stimulating the local economies by improving the economic health of Colorado.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• General positions may include patient care, activities assistant, dietary/kitchen, warehouse, retail/customer service, stocking, sorting, basic maintenance, donations, front desk/administrative, food pantry*.

Placement occurs at a variety of host employers throughout the community. Below are the top 5 industries for placement*:

• Retail
• Warehouse
• Maintenance
• Janitorial
• Administrative
• Based on your interests, specific physical requirements, and background checks will be discussed during the interview process*.

*Specific job descriptions will be made available upon meeting with the CW STEP Case Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• N/A

Experience:

• N/A

Other:

Per CW Step program requirements, the incumbent must be:

• A Referral from your Colorado Works Workforce Case Manager is required.
• Eligible Clients: An eligible client is an individual who is eligible to receive Colorado Works Basic Cash Assistance (BCA) and who is deemed appropriate for and can benefit from CW STEP based on their Colorado Works assessment. Adults receiving BCA and age appropriate/work ready children may receive services through CW STEP. Parents, step-parents, and youth are all eligible, as are work-required and non-work-required household members who are recipients of the BCA grant.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

*Specific job descriptions will be made available upon meeting with the CW STEP Case Manager.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - CONTINUOUSLY

SQUAT - CONTINUOUSLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - CONTINUOUSLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - CONTINUOUSLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe -