Company Description

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one, and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities from entry-level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.

Job Description

DISABILITY SERVICES:

We provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to gain skills, volunteer, train for work, and obtain employment in the community. [Learn More]

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assessment Specialist will plan and conduct community-based assessments and Personal Work Adjustment Training (PWAT) services for individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment within Goodwill and the community. This position will report data and communicate the results and recommendations to individuals and their service team.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review PWAT referrals to determine program eligibility
• Conduct on-site visits to monitor progress and ensure completion of service exit survey
• Assist individuals receiving services in understanding their assessment recommendations through review of the individual’s abilities, strengths, aptitudes, barriers, and the necessary education and aptitude to reach their vocational goals
• Identify potential accommodations and assistive technology and make assessment referrals for assistive technology that include monitoring the individual’s performance to ascertain appropriateness of accommodations and assistive technology

External Hiring Range: $15.75 - $16.70/hour

Travel Required: Yes, local travel is required.

Schedule: Varies based on participants’ needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of experience required OR
• Associate degree AND No experience. OR
• Bachelor’s degree AND No experience.

Required Experience: must be related to working with individuals with disabilities/disadvantages.

REQUIRED CLEARANCES, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Qualified candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local travel.
• Candidates are expected to provide current valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH) prior to first day of employment.

Additional Information

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