Part Time Career Development Specialist at GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF MIDDLE GA

This Part Time Career Development Specialist – Pre ETS and Vocational Rehabilitation is responsible for delivering employment transition or workplace preparation services to students and job seekers with disabilities in collaboration with schools, vocational rehabilitation agencies, and community partners. This role focuses on preparing participants for post-secondary education, training, and competitive integrated employment by providing instruction and support in job exploration and career interest, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, counseling, and work-based learning experiences per the mission of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate core values of Goodwill Industries by modeling service, ownership, accountability, and respect.
• Ensure that the highest quality, individualized services are delivered to program participants, focusing on the mission of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA.
• Provide individualized vocational counseling and guidance; teach life skills, work adjustment, employment skills or other related curricula to participants on caseload.
• Plan, develop, and deliver engaging group and individual instruction in job exploration counseling, workplace readiness training, counseling on postsecondary education/training opportunities, self-advocacy, and work-based learning experiences
• Collaborate with vocational rehabilitation counselors, schools, families, and community employers to implement services and align with participant interest.
• Track participant progress, attendance, and outcomes, maintaining accurate documentation and reports per vocational rehabilitation and organizational requirements.
• Identify and engage in business and employer relations to develop work sites and job opportunities for program participants. Match business/employer requirements with the skill sets of program participants.
• Prepare reports and summaries required for applicable funding and regulatory sources.
• Ensure protection and confidentiality of participant’s rights.
• Ensure ongoing supportive counseling and crisis intervention as needed by coordinating referral to and utilization of community resources.
• Comply with Agency, Goodwill, CARF, federal and grant regulations, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and all safety and security policies and procedures.
• Participate in community and Goodwill meetings as needed or as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Environment Conditions/Requirements:

• The ability to push, pull and lift 20lbs. with or without accommodations.
• Must be able to safely operate a vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform all duties relating to Career Services including driving, material handling, transporting and carrying documents, handbooks and various supplies.