Empowerment Specialist - Changing Lives Through Employment

About Us: Join our dynamic team as an Empowerment Specialist and be a catalyst for change! We’re on a mission to transform lives by helping individuals with disabilities find their path to meaningful employment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and love connecting with people, we want to hear from you!

The Role: As an Empowerment Specialist, you'll be the bridge between dreams and reality, guiding individuals on their journey to employment success. Your days will be filled with purpose as you assess needs, train for skills, and celebrate milestones, all while building lasting relationships with local businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unlock Potential: Conduct engaging interviews and assessments to uncover each individual's unique strengths and aspirations.
• Job Search Champion: Be the guiding star in their job search, offering support in applications, networking, and interview prep.
• Skill Builder: Teach, mentor, and inspire as you provide hands-on training until they shine in their new role.
• Positivity Promoter: Celebrate victories, big and small, and foster a culture of positivity, social integration, and professional growth.
• Storyteller: Share success stories and showcase the impact of our program to local businesses, building strong partnerships along the way.
• Detail Dynamo: Keep things organized and efficient with accurate documentation, data entry, and compliance tracking.
• Safety Superhero: Prioritize safety with up-to-date certifications and adherence to our safety protocols.

Team Player Extras:

• Collaborator: Bring your insights to team meetings and help shape future plans and strategies.
• Road Warrior: Hit the road with purpose, transporting individuals to potential employers and opportunities.
• Jack/Jill of All Trades: Embrace flexibility with a 'can-do' attitude, tackling any task with enthusiasm.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass our empowering competency-based training.

Skills & Superpowers:

• Communication Champion: Stellar communication skills that inspire and engage.
• Empathy Expert: A heart that understands and a patience that uplifts.
• Problem-Solving Pro: Creative thinker with a knack for finding solutions.
• Organizational Guru: Master multitasker with an eye for detail.
• Flexibility Fan: Embrace variety with a smile, including weekends and the occasional late night.

Physical Abilities:

• Your body is a wonderland capable of climbing, balancing, lifting, and more!

Special Hero Requirements:

• Superhero age requirement: 21 and up.
• Superhero's License: Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and a stellar driving record.
• Superhero Background Check: Ready to pass with flying colors.
• Goodwill's Sidekick: Committed to a drug-free workplace and equipped with a trusty cell phone.

Preferred Experience:

• A background in vocational magic, career counseling, or community heroics.
• Knowledge of the local landscape and its businesses.