Employment Specialist: Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio Location: Middleburg Heights, OH | Pay: $19.50 | Type: Hourly, Full-time About the job Join us in making a meaningful impact in Middleburg Heights, Ohio! Help people take the next step toward employment. As an Employment Specialist, you'll work with individuals from intake through goal planning and discharge. You'll match their background, skills, and interests with job openings, prepare them for interviews, and help them enter the workforce. You'll also build relationships with employers and public agencies in the community. Responsibilities • Provide vocational services such as intake, job development, employment support, community-based assessment, and vocational training • Conduct participant intakes and histories to identify vocational goals and the right supports • Lead the Person-Centered Planning process with participants and their supports, and review plans regularly to track progress • Assess participants' work skills and help them build new ones • Record participant progress and finish documentation and reports on time • Connect participants with community supports and referrals • Meet regularly with participants, and attend planning meetings and required trainings • Follow CARF standards, applicable laws, and confidentiality rules • Follow all safety policies Qualifications • Associate or bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, counseling, business, or a related field preferred. Alternatively, a high school diploma and three years of experience providing vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities or barriers to employment. • Experience in vocational rehabilitation preferred • Experience working with people with diverse backgrounds, disabilities, or other barriers to employment preferred • Knowledge of the local labor market and community services • Clear communication with participants, families, colleagues, community partners, and employers • Able to earn people's trust and document program activities clearly in case notes and reports • Comfortable with the internet, Microsoft Office, and smartphones, and able to learn case management systems • Strong organization and time management skills, with attention to detail • First Aid and CPR certification required (can be completed after hire) • Able to complete State of Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities provider training. You may be asked to earn other certifications, such as Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP). • Valid driver's license with five or fewer points, and auto insurance Benefits • Daily Pay • Generous paid time off • Retirement planning with company match • Employee Assistance Program • Employee discount Employees who work full-time are also eligible for: • Medical, dental, & vision benefits at a fraction of the premium cost • Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost • Life insurance at no cost • Paid holidays To apply: Visit our website (getagoodwilljob.com) to apply! Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Background check required.