Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Employment

Employment Specialist - STEP Baltimore - Baltimore City (Full Time)
Job Type: Workforce Development

Important Information: Job offers are contingent on criminal background check, educational verification and drug test. Valid and unrestricted driver's license required with access to own vehicle.

Job Location: 32 South Street Baltimore, MD 21202

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in Social Science, Human Services or related field; 1 year of social/vocational services or mental health counseling; Experience in or exposure to industry and with CMI population preferred

Job Duties: Performs psychiatric rehabilitation and vocational assessments and designs rehabilitation/employment plans with clients; Coordinates activities of individuals through program; Provides rehabilitation services and job training to clients individually and in groups; Provides behavioral/skills training; Assists clients in achieving rehabilitation goals; Orients and trains clients in the basic duties and responsibilities of assigned jobs; Consults with each clients DORS counselor and provides information, evaluation and identification of problem areas as noted at competitive work sites; Identifies potential employers, makes contact and presents program; Develops job placement opportunities; Meets all required placement and billing goals; Establishes relationships with other apporpirate community agencies in order to coordinate rehabilitation vocational efforts; Establishes and maintains working relationships with business community; Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the community, rehabilitation models, employment trends and competitive salary rates; Keeps all client authorizations and documentation current

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and written; Ability to communicate on the telephone; Ability to write, read, hear and speak; Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions and under limited supervision; Compassion and respect for persons with special needs; Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Basic working knowledge of web-based activities

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: May be required to sit, stand, walk or speak for extended periods of time; Must have full use of hands and fingers to operate equipment; Typically works in an office environment; May be required to lift up to 20 pounds with frequent standing and sitting;

Reports To: Program Coordinator

An Equal Opportunity Employer/MFDV

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