Employment Consultant - Wenatchee, United States - Goodwill Industries of the Columbia, Inc.

Description

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia is seeking an Employment Consultant to assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining community employment. Position is responsible for business engagement activities with local employers, identifying position openings, and matching the most appropriate individual to the open job vacancy; as well as, providing hands-on support to individuals so that they can maintain successful, long-term employment.

What will you do in this job?

• Prepare individuals with disabilities for successful job search through resume building, completion of job applications, employer visits, mock interviewing, etc.
• Create employment partnerships in the business community through cold-calling and personal relationship development.
• Document work with individuals served and community employers.
• Support individuals in new jobs through job coaching and retention services.
• Work closely with the Disability Services team to create and execute individualized employment plans, and to ensure placement plans, goals, and targets are being met.
• Engaging with community and systems to create innovative partnerships.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting rate: $23.00 per hour followed by eligibility for annual performance-based increases with maximum pay of $26.77 per hour. Highest pay as a result of ongoing good performance and years of service.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with cost sharing of premiums for employees and dependents.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrued based upon hours worked.
• Twenty-four hours of floating holiday annually. Prorated based upon hire date in the first calendar year of employment.
• Additional hours of paid time off based on full or part-time status on the anniversary date.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Access to On Demand Payment.
• Bonus available based upon performance and prorated based upon hire date.
• Access to a financial assistance program to improve job skills connected to the work of Goodwill.
• A technology stipend each pay period commensurate with anticipated personal technology use for business.
• If 18 years or older, eligibility to participate in a Retirement Savings Plan (401k or Roth IRA) at the entry dates (January 1st or July 1st). Enrollment eligibility following one year of service and have worked 1,000 hours in the first year or any calendar year thereafter, or hours each year for three consecutive years.

Application Information:

Please be sure to answer ALL of the online screening questions. Incomplete applications will not be processed. This is an important part of the process of getting to know you. Additionally, after applying Goodwill contacts candidates directly through the e-mail address provided at application.

As an employer who welcomes and trains vulnerable adults in the workplace, a background check is run at the permission of the finalist candidates. Each finalist will receive a copy of their report directly from the third party agency who completes the check. This report is sent directly to the e-mail address you specify on your background check authorization. A description of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and dispute instructions are also included.

Information about specific automatic disqualifying pending charges or convictions may be found in WAC To be clear a candidate with a disqualifying pending charge or conviction cannot be hired.

Requirements

Please apply if you...

Want to grow a professional career in social services

Currently possess the compassion and patience to support the vulnerable in cultivating job skills and sustainable employment.

Have the agility to work both independently and in collaborative teams.

Are a self-starter with personal drive and initiative.

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Have the ability and willingness to support clients at job sites as needed to include some work outside of traditional business hours.

Possess attention to detail and thrive in a time sensitive environment.

Are a creative problem-solver.

Are passionate about providing high quality customer service.

Interact positively with ethnically, culturally, economically, and disability diverse populations.

Can pass an established background screening process.

Possess a valid state-issued driver's license, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance.