Vocational Rehabilitation Trainer - Campus

Job Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Trainer

Locations: Goodwill North Central Texas --- 4005 Campus Drive, Fort Worth, Texas

Salary: Based on experience

Work Hours: Full Time, Exempt. Typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 am start time

Benefits: Company paid basic term life, Paid Time Off, voluntary medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and 401(k)

General Job Duties: Provides work readiness services within the guidelines and standards of TWS/VRS. Provides Work Experience Services that will identify customers’ abilities to be placed at a business or agency within the community to learn skills for long-term, competitive, integrated employment. Maintains confidentiality with information such as case notes and participants’ information. Manages participants’ files, ensuring files contain all necessary documentation as mandated by the Agency, CARF and any applicable funding source requirements. Responsible for maintaining data management and case management in a timely manner; documenting all activities for customers within 24 hours of event occurring; maintaining an up-to-date enrollment log; creating statistical and narrative reports. Evaluates and assesses participants to determine work readiness skills qualifications, employment goals and interests for placement. Identifies and secures work experience worksites for program customers. Provides job related counseling, coaching and case management services to customers in the program as needed.

Monitors local marketing and business needs and implements changes to keep the program current. Provides redirection to customers, as needed, to ensure progress is made on their goals and objectives. Secures UNT credentialing as required by Goodwill and TWS/VRS. Works effectively with employers, other staff, employees, costumers, referral agencies and others on a day-to-day basis. Responsible for completing all reports, billings, and other requested information in a timely manner. This information includes, but is not limited to, monthly billing, weekly reports, monthly reports, and any other requested pertinent information. Works effectively with employers, other staff, employees, costumers, referral agencies and others on a day-to-day basis. Attends and participates in staff meetings, case management meetings, training sessions, etc. as required by the Agency.

Attends community functions such as job fairs, chamber events, ribbon cutting etc. Responsible for working cooperatively with all Goodwill staff to ensure the success of all Goodwill functions and operations.

Performs other duties as assigned that would lead to successful operation of department, team and/or mission.

Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation, Counseling, Education, Social Services, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field required. Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or those who are economically or socially disadvantaged. Demonstrated experience in job development and placement services for individuals with multiple barriers to employment. Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish language) is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency in standard computer operating systems and common software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). Must possess computer skills.

Physical Requirements: Work may be in an office environment for approximately 50% of the time with the remaining time working with clients and attending outside community functions/meetings related to the job responsibilities. Must be able to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc., and provide own transportation to off-site facilities and events. Required to have communication capabilities, via cell phone and/or Smartphone technology, as well as mobile.

Legal Requirements: Documentation to satisfy I-9 requirements and ability to pass drug screen and background check.

Goodwill North Central Texas proudly provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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