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WFS Employment Specialist (DDA Program) Jobs in Spokane, WA at Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest
Title: WFS Employment Specialist (DDA Program)
Company: Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest
Location: Spokane, WA
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.
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.
https://discovergoodwill.applicantpro.com/jobs/4150220-31144.html
