Employment Specialist

The role

The Employment Specialist is responsible for developing employer partnerships to identify job opportunities, market skills and strengths of job seekers, and assist individuals in Employment Services to reach their goal of community employment.

What you'll do

• Develop employer partnerships to identify and customize job opportunities for individuals in the program.
• Market skills and strengths of people served and program support services.
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and monitor Individual Service Plans.
• Independently organize and multi-task weekly activities and requirements to manage a caseload of 30-40 individuals.
• Provide counseling and guidance in the areas of career exploration, advocacy, personal grooming, financial, job seeking skills, problem-solving, community resources, and other resources and areas which may affect employment.
• Provide on-the-job training, job coaching support, and other employment-related support services.

What it takes

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's license, a vehicle, and insurance coverage.
• Effective computer skills for reporting, communication, information gathering, and presentation purposes.
• Customer Focus, Values Differences, Communicates Effectively, Situational Adaptability, Drives Results, Ensures Accountability.

What you'll bring

How we treat you

Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO)

How to apply

Apply directly on Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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