Job Opening: Employment Training Specialist

Company
Goodwill Industries*
Location
Wichita, KS
Posted on
April 22, 2024

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Organization:\ For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to provide opportunities for people with disabilities and barriers to employment seeking independent and productive lives. We are looking for an Employment Training Specialist to play a key role in furthering our mission in our Mission Servicesarea.\ \ Summary/Objective:\ Reporting to the Community Employment Manager, the Employment Training Specialist provides comprehensive job search in job placement activities. These include but are not limited to job coaching, job placement, and follow-along.\ \ Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for the implementation of the Community Employment Program.
  • Develop work sites with business and industry.
  • Initiate agreements with business and industry on the basis of their needs and the capability to meet those needs through the Community Employment Program.
  • Coordinate problem solving activities with referring agencies and seek necessary technical assistance to maintain employment.
  • Be responsible for as requested monthly documentation as required by Vocational Rehabilitation.
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