Vocational Training Coach - Boutique

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

** $750 Sign-On Bonus** (Restrictions May Apply)

Candidates Must be 21 years of Age or older

Summary

The primary function of this position is to support the mission of Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley by providing vocational training support to individuals with developmental disabilities. Services focus on helping individuals identify career interests, build job skills, and prepare for successful employment in the community. This includes individuals who are:

1. Assisting with transitions from high school to adult services, or;
2. Assisting with setting goals and building job skills in the areas of customer service, food services, janitorial, and other community connections through training experiences within the community to reach the goal of obtaining competitive employment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Facilitate and develop individualized job-related goals based on each person’s interests, strengths, and employment objectives according to the ISP (Individualized Service Plan) and other assessments.
2. Provide employment training using curriculum and work-based learning activities.
3. Deliver instruction in areas such as workplace readiness, teamwork, communication, self-advocacy, time management, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
4. Support individuals in developing resumes, practicing interview skills, learning skills to maintain employment, and entrepreneurship.
5. Model and demonstrate how to complete tasks assigned according to set expectations in areas of food service, janitorial, and retail.
6. Must be able to set goals with the input of individuals supported to ensure tasks assigned are completed.
7. Must be able to provide task analysis if needed to divide skills into small, clear steps.
8. Assist with appropriate relationship building professionally and personally.
9. Participate as a member of everyone’s vocational support team, collaborating with schools, parents/guardians, and community partners.
10. Must be able collaborate with individual support team in giving updates on how an individual is progressing in their training. 
11. Report to supervisor any changes, incidents, or concerns in a timely manner.
12. Advocate for individuals’ vocational interests while ensuring their health, safety, and dignity while in the community.
13. Provide and/or coordinate transportation to training sites as required, supporting individuals to build independence in travel whenever possible.
14. May be required to provide and/or arrange transportation on a daily routine according to the individual’s needs and enhancing independence by training and/or utilizing own vehicle, local transit, and/or company vehicles. Maintain own credentials to drive as required by GESMV.
15. Training: Maintain all applicable training requirements as determined by GESMV, Employment First and Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-9-15, 5123-2-9-17 & 5123-2-9-18, 5123-2-9-19, 5123-2-9-14
16. Service Documentation: Complete and maintain accurate and timely documentation of service delivery, personnel related documentation and other mandatory documentation required by GESMV Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2- 9-15 and all relevant Adult Array services.
17. Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience Requirements

Knowledge/experience of supporting disabilities in the community.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider. If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human Resources.

Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

Skills & Abilities

1. Use of discretion and independent judgment in oversight responsibilities and the delivery of services required.
2. Ability to communicate effectively.
3. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
4. Self-motivated, quick learner, creative thinker.
5. Must be able to interact professionally and productively with a variety of people.
6. Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
7. Must be able to take initiative, make decisions and work well with little supervision.
8. Must be able to keep information confidential.
9. Must be reliable and communicate effectively.
10. Must be able to adjust to change in a positive manner.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, general business instructions, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with participants, caregivers and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY:

1. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
2. Ability to deal with daily operational challenges with a calm demeanor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe details at close range and distinguish various colors.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.