Full-Time Workforce Development Training Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is seeking a Full-Time Workforce Development Training Specialist to join our team in Houghton, MI.  Responsible for delivery and oversight of client programming as assigned by Manager.

Responsible for determining suitable training / employment consistent with clients desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental and emotional limitations; promoting and developing job openings and placing qualified applicants in employment settings; coaching and training persons with disabilities in organizational and community job sites.

Essential Functions :

• Establish and develop contacts with local businesses / service organizations in order to promote and develop job openings.
• Communicate incentives for employers and services for the client.
• Responsible for obtaining referrals.
• Assist clients in placement efforts including aiding in skill building, application completion, developing interview skills, teaching job retention skills, promoting safe work habits and promoting client awareness of appropriate work attire and hygiene.
• Responsible for creating accurate and timely case files in MITC, including case notes, intakes, annual report, six-month review, and / or AbilityOne documentation, and reporting such to funders.
• Responsible for incident reporting within caseload.
• Assist in obtaining assessment information and conducting intake interviews to determine suitable training / employment consistent with the clients' desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations.
• Responsible for supervision and coordination of program clients.
• Assist with the facilitation and development of community-based worksites.
• Teach WFD approved training modules.
• Market, coordinate, and supervise the vocational training programs.
• Responsible for tracking clients' hours.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate records throughout job development consistent with the monitoring of the clients rehabilitation goals.
• Maintain an open line of communication with funders.
• Coordinate and monitor ongoing operations at community worksites.
• Facilitate movement of clients into competitive employment upon completion of vocational training, as appropriate.

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