| Contact: TITLE | Shelby Bullington Program Manager Southern Oregon Goodwill Ind. (530)842-6627 3720- Career Coach |
| ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION | Southern Oregon Goodwill was founded in 1967 in Grants Pass, OR to provide vocational training and work opportunities for adults with barriers to employment as well as to our veterans. Through generous donations from our communities and purchases in our stores located in Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath Counties in Oregon we have been able to provide these services for over 50 years. these services are provided in the counties of our stores as well as Siskiyou County in California As a company Southern Oregon Goodwill’s Mission is: ‘Enable employment by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth’ We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes Company sponsored health dental & vision plans, generous Paid Time Off policy, retirement plan and paid holidays. Thank you for considering us as your employer of choice. |
| EOE STATEMENT | Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. All people have equal opportunities with Goodwill Industries regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal nondiscrimination law. |
| DESCRIPTION | Summary: Supports Goodwill’s mission by working with a team to provide job training and support to persons with barriers to employment. The Career Coach supports participants goal plans including providing on-the-job coaching in community work settings and provides skills training, instruction, and support for job search in Goodwill Job Connections, Learning Labs, and other training sites.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)Provides on-the-job coaching, training, and instruction to support participants career goals at a variety of work locations.Explains and demonstrates tasks to participants based on employers’ expectations. Works with individuals on a variety of tasks to ensure individual understands job duties, and tasks are achievable, creating modifications and accommodations as needed.Works with Career Counselor to develop, monitor and resolve skills training, vocational or behavioral issues.Liaison between business partners and Goodwill, ensuring contract fulfillment and exceptional customer service. Liaison between home department and other Goodwill departments.Supports participants in communicating their needs for accommodations, supports, and/or modifications for job duties in competitive employment to their employer.Assesses participant skills, abilities and limitations and provides feedback to the Career Counselor on goal plan progress and challenges.Assists with retention of participants placed in competitive employment.Performs type of work supervised. May work a variety of shifts and locations, including weekends or evenings.Ensures all paperwork and related activities are current, accurate and in compliance. Includes case notes, monthly participant satisfaction surveys, and billing reports.May transport participants in company or personal vehicle.Carries phone, responds in timely manner during work day. Covers shifts of absent workers, which could include working at different job sites. |
| POSITION REQUIREMENTS | 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Must be at least 21 years of age.High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience that would lend itself to success in a skills training situation. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Ability to direct and coordinate the work of others.Ability to interact well with group problem solving situations.Ability to deal with frequent change, delay, or unexpected events. Changes approach/method to best fit situation.Ability to adapt to changing work assignments, for both the participant and the Career Coach.Ability to read and interpret documents such as goal plans, case notes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to accurately prepare case notes and other recordkeeping documents.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.Perform basic math functions.Must be proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current regular Oregon (California for California employee) driver’s license, possess a valid full driver’s license (not a permit, temporary or provisional license) for a minimum of the last 3 years, clean driving record and insurance. Reliable independent transportation, able to drive locally. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Meets productivity requirements.Works well with group problem solving situations. Handles crisis situations effectively.Relates well with participants, staff and community partners.Able to increase participant vocational and soft skills.Writes clearly and informatively, including reports, case notes and other written documentation.Timeliness and accuracy in report writing and record keeping.Contributes to building a positive team spirit with work team and participants.Prioritizes, plans and schedules participant work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources.Able to deal with frequent change, delay, or unexpected events. Changes approach or method to best situation. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: 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 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. |
| LOCATION | Siskiyou County Workforce Development |