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Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.
Summary
Provide case management and support services to assist participants in maintaining employment and achieving a better quality of life.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develop a curriculum plan for service delivery.
2. Provide participants with training, job-readiness, and social skills.
3. Act as a resource and guide and serve as a role model and mentor to participants.
4. Assist participants of Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley services to maintain employment and achieve a betterquality of life.
5. Assess program referrals and establish candidacy.
6. Coordinate participant referral and involvement in the program with referring Goodwill staff.
7. Develop and coordinate a written plan with all participants.
8. Maintain activity report and case records on all participants in each program.
9. Link participants to community resources as needed.
10. Advocate for and represent participants with employers and community organizations as needed.
11. Provide job development and retention services for participants as needed.
12. Maintain contact with participants and the participant's employer on a prescribed basis, including face-to-facemeetings.
13. Independently work non-traditional hours in order to provide the support needed for the participant to maintainemployment.
14. Refer and coordinate internal referrals to Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley services when an outside funding/referral source is not available.
15. Provide the Quality Assurance department with the data needed to track outcome measures.
16. Other duties may be assigned.
17. Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, HIPAA, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a Human Service-related field, have the ability to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills, as well a 2 years' experience in one of the following areas: vocational assessment; working with more than one disability population; job placement skills; and/or case management experience preferred. Knowledge of community resources and a demonstrated understanding of employer needs preferred.
Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience Requirements
Two years' experience in one of the following areas: vocational assessment; working with more than one disability population; job placement skills; and/or case management experience preferred. Knowledge of community resources and a demonstrated understanding of employer needs preferred.
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.
Employees must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider.
If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV's liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human Resources.
Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
Skills & Abilities

1. Customer Service Oriented with a pleasant disposition.
2. Demonstrate initiative and flexibility with good written and verbal communications skills.
3. Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
4. Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision as well as have the ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
5. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
6. Uncompromising ethics and integrity.
7. Acceptance of GESMV's Mission and Purpose.
8. Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley.

Physical Demands
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.