WFS FCS Employment Specialist

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2523886 **Closes:**5/10/26

• Spokane, WA
• Full-time/Hourly **Wage:**\$25.00 p/h\ \ **Location:** 130 East 3rd Avenue, Spokane, WA, United States **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 if sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Thank you.*** **Summary:\ **Goodwill\'s (GIIN) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program empowers individuals by providing tailored employment assistance, & promoting long-term stability. Employment Specialists work with participants to identify career opportunities, navigate barriers to employment, & connect to valuable community resources. Must have valid driver\'s license, insurance, and pass both background and driver record check. **Education &/or Experience**:\ Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience &/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:**
• Conduct intake & assessment to evaluate a participant\'s eligibility, background, abilities, interests, & support needs.
  
  

Ensure participants understand their rights, benefits, &

responsibilities under FCS service provisions. Maintain accurate database touchpoints.

• Develop & maintain independent, person-centered treatment plans with measurable goals & outcomes. Revise plans following significant events, such as major life transitions or changes in support needs.
• Establish & maintain strong relationships with participants, care teams, referral agencies, & service teams.
• Provide counseling on career & educational pathways, including support for training & skill development relevant to community-based employment & independent living.
• Connect participants to community-based resources that address challenges such as housing, childcare, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence intervention, financial stability, & health care.
• Assist participants in understanding their benefits, including how employment & independent living decisions may affect their financial standing. Refer to benefits counseling & provide support in reporting earnings.
• Provide individualized preparation for community-based employment, including resume assistance, workplace etiquette, personal confidence-building, & other essential job skills.
• Assist in matching individuals with employment & volunteer opportunities aligned with their personal interests & strengths, ensuring fair wages & benefits comparable to others in similar roles.
• Offer long-term, individualized supports to ensure job retention, stability, & personal progress. Help foster natural workplace supports & provide motivation for continued independence.
• Provide guidance on daily living skills, financial management, &
  
  

household stability for individuals navigating independent or supported living arrangements.

• Ensure the personal safety & well-being of all participants receiving FCS services, implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate in community fairs & events that promote self-sufficiency, employment opportunities, & broader inclusion within local networks.
• Stay informed of community employment trends & support service opportunities to help participants make informed decisions.
• Keep up-to-date with state & federal regulations affecting FCS services.
• Meet or exceed program goals related to billable services, funding compliance, & participant success rates.
• Provide services in accordance with
  
  

GIIN policies, CARF accreditation, & FCS program standards, ensuring ethical practices.

• Work collaboratively with WFSto provide participant services.
• Follow all policies, procedures, & directives of GIIN assuring safety of personnel or property.
• 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. \ \ For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.\ \