updated 07/03/08

   Administration/Finance/Facilities:

                  - Training Specialist  

   Retail Operations:

                  - Keyholder

                  - Sales Associate

                  - Processor

                  - Donation Attendant

   Workforce Development:

                  - Evaluator, OWF

                  - Case Manager, The Job Center

                  - Case Manager, OWF, The Job Center

                  - Case Manager, Barrier Removal Program  

                  - Employer Relations Representative

                  - Job Placement Specialist, Ashland/Richland Counties

                  - Job Placement Specialist, Vocational Services

                  - Job Placement Specialist, Access to Recovery

                  - Job Placement Specialist, Barrier Removal Program

                  - Work Experience Program Monitor

                  - Job Seeking Skills Instructor, Barrier Removal Program

                  - Job Readiness/Job Search Skills Instructor, OWF

                  - Job Training Specialist

                  - Job Training Specialist, Barrier Removal Program

                  - Administrative Assistant, Barrier Removal Program

   Contract Services/Transportation:

                  - Assembler

                  - Sewer               

                  - Baler

                  - Dock Worker

DONATION ATTENDANT

            Ashland - 1 Less-time

            Kent - 1 Flex

            Lakemore - 1 Flex

            Mansfield - 2 PT

            Midway - 1 Flex

            State Road (Cuyahoga Falls) - 1 PT & 1 Less-time

            Streetsboro - 1 PT

            Waterloo - 1 FT

Accept donations of clothing and household items while providing exceptional customer service to donors.  Customer service experience a plus.  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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EVALUATOR, OWF—1 FT, The Job Center

Provide direct facility-based assessment and adjustment services. Will assist with administering and interpreting evaluation tools as needed. Prepare written report based on assessment to provide vocational recommendations. Provide counseling and goal development through positive interaction with participants when necessary. Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field required. Previous experience with evaluations/testing preferred. Excellent communication and written skills, basic computer skills required. 

CASE MANAGER—1 FT, The Job Center

Provide direction to participants on use of tutorials and on-site mentoring and developing an individual employment plan. Provide counseling to workers affected by job loss and/or barriers to employment, assist in identifying skills and vocational goals. Maintain client file and work with program employees and Summit County DJFS staff. Experience with employment and training programs. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in case management, license in Social Work preferred. 

CASE MANAGER, OWF—4 FT, The Job Center

Provide direction to participants on use of tutorials and on-site mentoring and developing an individual employment plan. Provide counseling to workers affected by job loss and/or barriers to employment, assist in identifying skills and vocational goals. Maintain client file and work with program employees and Summit County DJFS staff. Experience with employment and training programs. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in case management, license in Social Work preferred. 

CASE MANAGER, Barrier Removal Program—1 FT, The Job Center

Provide direction to participants on use of tutorials and on-site mentoring and developing an individual employment plan. Provide counseling to workers affected by job loss and/or barriers to employment, assist in identifying skills and vocational goals. Maintain client file and work with program employees and Summit County DJFS staff. Experience with employment and training programs. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in case management, license in Social Work preferred. 

EMPLOYER RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE—2 FT, Employment Resource Center

Acts as liaison between the agency and employers in assigned territories. Visits employers to market WIA One-Stop services and solicit job opportunities and employer participation. Maintains employer files, coordinates pre-screening of referrals with Job Placement Specialists in a timely manner. Develops, prepares, and monitors on-the-job training contracts, prepares job order info and logs. Experience with job placement required, degree preferred. Good communication skills.

JOB PLACEMENT SPECIALIST—1 PT, Ashland/Richland Counties

Utilize community employer contacts to achieve independent participant employment and retention.  Provide leadership and mentoring to participants as well as the support necessary to encourage long term job retention.  Educate employer contacts on participant programs.  Create position matches, referrals, intakes and participant and employer satisfaction.  Develop community-based work adjustment and assessment sites as requested.  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in placement and/or outside sales required.  Valid driver’s license and knowledge of different disabilities and/or social services required.

JOB PLACEMENT SPECIALIST—1 FT, Vocational Services

Utilize community employer contacts to achieve independent participant employment and retention.  Provide leadership and mentoring to participants as well as the support necessary to encourage long term job retention.  Educate employer contacts on participant programs.  Create position matches, referrals, intakes and participant and employer satisfaction.  Develop community-based work adjustment and assessment sites as requested.  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in placement and/or outside sales required.  Valid driver’s license and knowledge of different disabilities and/or social services required.

JOB PLACEMENT SPECIALIST- ACCESS TO RECOVERY—1 FT, Vocational Services 

Utilize community employer contacts to achieve independent participant employment and retention.  Provide leadership and mentoring to participants as well as the support necessary to encourage long term job retention.  Educate employer contacts on participant programs and develop employment opportunities.  Create position matches, referrals, intakes and participant and employer satisfaction.  Develop community-based work adjustment and assessment sites as requested.  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in placement and/or outside sales required.  Valid driver’s license and knowledge of different disabilities and/or social services required. Ability to work with ex-offenders and individuals with substance abuse issues.

JOB PLACEMENT SPECIALIST, Barrier Removal Program—2 FT, The Job Center

Assist participants in achieving vocational goals and maintaining self sufficiency by providing Internet job search instruction, making job referrals, providing individual job placement services to those with disabilities, and follow up with employers and participants. Maintain case notes and data entry tracking in Summit County database and department database. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in job placement required.  Valid driver’s license and knowledge of different disabilities and/or social services required.

WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM MONITOR—1 FT, The Job Center

Provide direction to participants on use of tutorials and on-site mentoring and developing an individual employment plan. Provide counseling to workers affected by job loss and/or barriers to employment, assist in identifying skills and vocational goals. Maintain client file and work with OWF Program Coordinator and Summit County DJFS staff. Experience with employment and training programs. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in case management, license in Social Work preferred.

JOB SEEKING SKILLS INSTRUCTOR, Barrier Removal Program—1 FT, The Job Center

Perform structured activities in workshop to prepare participants to seek, obtain, and retain employment. Ability to work with diverse population. Excellent communication and computer skills required. Bachelor's degree in related field, 3 years teaching experience preferred and knowledge of job search activity.  

JOB READINESS/JOB SEARCH SKILLS INSTRUCTOR, OWF—2 FT, The Job Center

Perform structured activities in workshop to prepare participants to seek, obtain, and retain employment. Design Life Skills or Career Express job search workshops. Assist with development of resumes and other job search activities. Ability to work with diverse population. Excellent communication and computer skills required. Bachelor's degree in related field, 3 years teaching experience preferred and knowledge of job search activity.  

JOB TRAINING SPECIALIST—1 FT & 1 On-call, Waterloo Facility

Provide on-the-job training on an individual basis for persons with disabilities to assist them with learning new job skills at the worksites. Serve as liaison between vocational counselors and participants. Prepare and maintain progress reports and updates for referral sources. BA/BA degree preferred in social services or related area of study, and/or equivalent experience. Excellent oral and communication skills. Ability to multi-task and remain flexible. Valid driving permit. 

JOB TRAINING SPECIALIST, Barrier Removal Program—2 FT, The Job Center

Provide on-the-job training on an individual basis for persons with disabilities to assist them with learning new job skills at the worksites. Serve as liaison between vocational counselors and participants. Prepare and maintain progress reports and updates for referral sources. BA/BA degree preferred in social services or related area of study, and/or equivalent experience. Excellent oral and communication skills. Ability to multi-task and remain flexible. Valid driving permit. 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Barrier Removal Program—1 FT, The Job Center

Answer phones and provide information regarding program services. Maintain participant records in database. Provide clerical services for participants receiving job preparation services. Perform other general clerical tasks to assist other program employees. Must have high school diploma, 3 years previous experience in administrative or clerical work, excellent oral and written communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and database programs.  

ASSEMBLER—2 On-call, Waterloo Facility

Perform assembly and packing operations for various customers. Perform general light industrial tasks as needed. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. High school diploma or GED preferred. One year experience in manufacturing environment. Must be able to count accurately and stand for up to 8 hours with breaks.

SEWER—1 FT, Waterloo Facility

Create assorted products such as safety vests, flags, and laundry bags. Must be able to run single stitch, serger, and industrial sewing machines (walking foot). Must be able to sustain standard levels of production on repetitive tasks. Ability to comprehend directions. 3-5 years experience preferred.

BALER, STATE USE— 1 PT, Waterloo Facility

Supply bales of textiles to be sold in salvage market and bale cardboard. Must have physician certified disability as defined by the ADA per the requirements of Goodwill's State Use Contracts. Must be capable of operating the bailing machine and lifting up to 50 pounds. Full use of body, capable of carrying, etc. Able to operate counterbalance scale to weight bales.

DOCK WORKER—1 PT, Waterloo Facility

Load and unload merchandise from trucks and trailers by following company policies and safety procedures to ensure store merchandise service.  Receive shipped  merchandise.  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with full range of motion, basic math skills,  valid drivers’ license and ability to work in adverse weather conditions required.

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