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MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Job Exploration Specialist to join our Aftergut Career Center team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.
Job Responsibility:
Perform timely intake interview and develop Discovery and Exploration (D&E) Plan
Maintain case load size that is both programmatic and fiscally appropriate and ensures that D&E services are completed in a timely manner meeting agency expectation (average of 6-10 weeks depending on program)
Develops and maintains good working relationships with referral sources and internal team and provides ongoing communication regarding participant activities
Utilize referral information, intake information, job history, local employment market, career exploration tools to plan activities to identify strengths and support needs related to job interests
Complete all agency documentation in a timely manner and maintain confidentiality according to agency guidelines
Completes community exploration activities with participants to analyze areas such as learning style, work pace, prompts and reminders needed, communication style, interest in work being performed, comfort in work environment, accommodations needed, etc.
Actively work with participants and relevant support persons to obtain and incorporate feedback related to D&E recommendations, including life skill needs and social supports
Writes thorough final reports with recommendations for employment next steps
Maintain average of 3+ new starts each month
Maintain minimum of 90% of participants completing assessment
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
BS/BA in social work, psychology, or related field
2 years of experience working in social services is required
Driver's license and current insurance required
What we offer:
Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week
Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week
403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week
403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week
401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week