Employment Specialist I
- Job Title
- Employment Specialist I
- Job ID
- 27708292
- Location
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Other Location
- Description
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Rappahannock Goodwill Industries (RGI) is searching for full-time Employment Specialist I who will be responsible for providing a diversity of job training related services specific to carrying out Rappahannock Goodwill Industries’ mission.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:- Provide individualized services based on participant’s career plan.
- Submit required service delivery documentation and referrals in a timely manner.
- Attend scheduled case conferencing to collaborate with staff in the provision of employment services for referred clients.
- Develop positive public relations with businesses to provide awareness of RGI’s diverse employment services.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Attend scheduled staff training/meetings.
- Accurately document case notes, employment plans, and client progress using internal and external data tracking systems.
- All other duties assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 1+ year’s equivalent experience in social work/rehabilitation, working with individuals with barriers to employment area preferred.
- 1+ years’ experience in conducting/supervising training programs with knowledge of principles and techniques of development and implementation of training strategies a plus.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong digital skills including Microsoft Office Suite, cloud-based computing, and online data-tracking systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Valid Virginia Driver’s License (driving record must be acceptable to RGI’s insurance carrier).
- Must be able to pass various background checks including criminal and DMV.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/WORK CONDITIONS:- Ability to stand and move around for extended periods. Ability to climb, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, carry, push, pull, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.
- Office environment, variable work schedule.
- Occasional travel (including use of personal car).
In addition to pay and benefits, you will receive valuable training and experience. Best of all, when you come to work, you’ll know that your efforts make a meaningful difference in countless lives and communities. Join the Goodwill team and you will find more than a job…You will find a career with a cause!
To learn more about our company and team, please visit our website: www.fredgoodwill.org
Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our team and the communities we serve. We encourage all to apply because we believe a diversity of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.
- Pay Range
- $19.29 None to $19.29 None