Employment Specialist I

Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina (Palmetto Goodwill)

United States, South Carolina, North Charleston

2150 Eagle Drive (Show on map)

Sep 08, 2024

* Demonstrates Palmetto Goodwill's Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) Culture, I-CARE Values, Mission, andVision in all aspects.* Assists in identifying support/ training services for all participants from enrollment to graduation.* Generates written reports on a timely basis documenting each participant's progress in program.* Maintains all necessary documentation required by the agency and other regulatory and funding agencies.* Maintains close working relationship with referral sources, service providers and trainers to help facilitatemeeting the needs of participants.* Obtains documentation regarding potential participants to determine their eligibility for the AbilityOnetraining program.* Completes comprehensive assessment of potential program participants based on agency policy andprocedures.* Maintains a consistent presence on contract sites via site visits (in accordance with agency policy).* Gathers input from Project Managers and Supervisors for evaluation of participants' progress.* Assists program participants in developing reasonable accommodations that will address functionallimitations and support participants to successfully perform necessary duties in the AbilityOne trainingprogram.* Refers program participants to necessary trainings and resources that will assist and promote graduationefforts.* Maintains files that are compliant with AbilityOne Commission regulatory requirements.* Completes initial and annual Individual Eligibility Evaluations (IEEs) that are clear, concise, and compelling andwithin the timeframes defined by company policy and procedures.* Assists Employment Specialist IIs and IIIs with paperwork as needed in coordination with Project Manager.* Attends all required staff meetings and participates in one-on-one discussions with program participants whenasked for support by Project Managers, ES IIs and/or ES IIIs.* Complies with all agency policies, procedures, and safety standards throughout all work areas; maintains sameto meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.* Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.