WFS Employment Specialist (DDA Program)

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information,

please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2582542

• Closes:**8/16/26 - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly
• Wage:**\$20.00 p/h
• Employment
  
  

Benefits:**[**https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/**](https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/)

• NOTE:**Please apply early, as this job posting is subject to removal
  
  

before the deadline. Thank you.***

• Summary:**\
  
  

Provide employment services to individuals with disabilities &

disadvantages to include evaluation, assessment, training, coaching,

placement, & retention services. Supervise &/or provide direct

employment services to both funded & unfunded program participants

earning commensurate or non-commensurate wages. Driving is required so

must have valid driver\'s license, clean driving record, proof of

personal auto insurance, &pass driver record, & background check.

• Education &/or Experience**:
  
  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 months

related experience &/or training; or equivalent combination of education

& experience.

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:**

• Assist with development & implementation of programs & services.
• Assist with the screening of referrals for appropriate program &
  
  

service options.

• Establish & maintain good working relationships with employers,
  
  

participants, referral agencies, & all team members.

• Follow up on participant progress.
• Ensure all paperwork & related activities are current, accurate, &
  
  

in compliance.

• Enter required data into the Participant Case Management database in
  
  

a timely & accurate manner.

• Stay informed of state & federal laws affecting the organization &
  
  

the people it serves.

• Submit data for continuous improvement outcome reporting system.
• Attend meetings, conferences, training, & workshops
• Make recommendations on necessary changes in policy or management
  
  

style.

• Track revenue & expenses.
• Meet or exceed projected revenue or billable hour goals.
• Provide services in accordance with Goodwill policies, CARF
  
  

standards, & principles of safety.

• Assist in developing natural supports for participants.
• Assist participants in achieving the highest level of independent
  
  

functioning.

• Facilitate Person-Centered Planning.
• Review each participant\'s referral information, vocational
  
  

assessments, psychological profiles, work assets &/or limitationsto

determine appropriate job match.

• Gather data & write reports of participants\' work behaviors &
  
  

progress.

• Perform job & task analysis.
• Provide hands-on supervision & support to participants/employees
  
  

during their learning & performance of job duties.

• Act as a job coach & trainer for program participants.
• Develop & conduct job-readiness services to ensure participants
  
  

receive necessary assistance & instruction.

• Stay informed of current wage trends.
• Assist participants in seeking, obtaining, & retaining transitional
  
  

& competitive employment.

• Develop jobs related to participants\' abilities, limitations, job
  
  

needs, & desires.

• Educate individuals about educational/career planning opportunities.
• Model appropriate work behaviors & interpersonal skills.
• Assist employer with participant training, support, & job
  
  

accommodations.

• Assist employer in developing natural supports for participants.
• Educate employers about the effectiveness, profitability, & benefits
  
  

of employing individuals with disabilities &/or disadvantages.

• Inform business, labor, & the general public about Goodwill services
  
  

& available potential employees.

• Determine the worksite is properly equipped to ensure participant
  
  

safety.

• Work at more than one location with multiple caseloads.
• Provide Independent Living services as directed by contract &
  
  

service plan/authorization.

• Follow all policies, procedures, & directives of Goodwill Industries
  
  

assuring safety of personnel or property.

• Work collaboratively with WFS to provide participant services.
• Properly wear & maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment
  
  

(PPE).

• Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is
  
  

cause for immediate dismissal.

• Comply with all health, safety, & fire standards & all local, state,
  
  

& federal regulations (WISHA & OSHA).

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

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Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications

through our website.\

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