The incumbent in this position will be primarily responsible for the daily tasks associated with the coordination of Vocational Evaluation and PSAT services in the Mission Services department. This individual will work directly with Program Manager and the Director of Mission Services.
The ideal candidate will be proficient in: strong written communication skills; ability to assist and train participants, to write legibly, articulate supporting documentation on participants; attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines; possess exemplary customer/consumer service skills; obtain and maintain professional relationship with State and Local granters; core computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to work well in a team environment; ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments with attention to detail and meet deadlines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Coordinate and document the training process of new PSAT/Vocational Evaluation participants, as well as ongoing training to existing participants
Conduct Vocational and PSAT evaluations including assessments, standardized tests, work samples, observations etc.
Submit written reports in a timely manner per agency guidelines
Obtain the UNT Job Skills Training certification within 3 months of position and maintain required yearly CEU’s
Maintain current system with updates and changes
Ensure that paper and computer files are complete, accurate and current
Attend all meetings as required (including CARF)
Assist in WAT Trainer, Job Coaching and Youth services if no participants are active in Vocational Evaluations and PSAT services
Provide administrative support to management
Provide updates to Manager and Director of Mission Services on a consistent basis regarding services and participants
Participate in Mission Services staff meetings and provide updates on participants
Audit and maintain all caseload files
Participate in community development/ events to market programs and gain new participants
Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Mission Services or Mission Services Manager
Essential Job Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions). Duties essential to this position in addition to those listed above are as follows: attend all mandatory meetings, and complete all required trainings.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience
Qualified individuals must have a master's degree in a related field (for example, psychology, sociology, or education) and must have two years of full-time experience as a vocational evaluator; or a bachelor's degree in a related field (for example: psychology, sociology, industrial arts, etc.) and must have three years of full-time experience as a vocational evaluator. A valid TXDL/driving record acceptable to agency liability carrier is required for this position.
Other Requirements:
TB Test documentation within the last four years
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Skills
Developing and maintaining professional and cooperative relations with local businesses and agencies; interested in assisting individuals seeking to achieve sustainable employment while overcoming varied disabilities.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills and knowledge of operating a POS system.
Other Skills and Abilities
Bilingual skills a plus.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Goodwill Industries of East Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Disclaimer
Employment with Goodwill Industries of East Texas is at-will and may be terminated at any time by either the employee or the employer, with or without cause or notice. The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not create a contract of employment and may be modified at the employer's discretion.