WFS Employment Specialist (DDA Program) - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly

Closes: 10/25/26 - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly

Wage: $20 - $22 p/h DOE

Employment Benefits: https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/

NOTE: Please apply early, as this job posting is subject to removal before the deadline. Thank you.

Summary:
Provide employment services to individuals with disabilities & disadvantages to include evaluation, assessment, training, coaching, placement, & retention services. Supervise &/or provide direct employment services to both funded & unfunded program participants earning commensurate or non-commensurate wages. Driving is required so must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, proof of personal auto insurance, & pass driver record, & background check.

Education &/or Experience :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 months related experience &/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:

- Assist with development & implementation of programs & services.

- Assist with the screening of referrals for appropriate program & service options.

- Establish & maintain good working relationships with employers, participants, referral agencies, & all team members.

- Follow up on participant progress .

- Ensure all paperwork & related activities are current, accurate, & in compliance.

- Enter required data into the Participant Case Management database in a timely & accurate manner.

- Stay informed of state & federal laws affecting the organization & the people it serves.

- Submit data for continuous improvement outcome reporting system.

- Attend meetings, conferences, training, & workshops

- Make recommendations on necessary changes in policy or management style.

- Track revenue & expenses.

- Meet or exceed projected revenue or billable hour goals.

- Provide services in accordance with Goodwill policies, CARF standards, & principles of safety.

- Assist in developing natural supports for participants.

- Assist participants in achieving the highest level of independent functioning.

- Facilitate Person-Centered Planning.

- Review each participant's referral information, vocational assessments, psychological profiles, work assets &/or limitations to determine appropriate job match.

- Gather data & write reports of participants' work behaviors & progress.

- Perform job & task analysis.

- Provide hands-on supervision & support to participants/employees during their learning & performance of job duties.

- Act as a job coach & trainer for program participants.

- Develop & conduct job-readiness services to ensure participants receive necessary assistance & instruction.

- Stay informed of current wage trends.

- Assist participants in seeking, obtaining, & retaining transitional & competitive employment.

- Develop jobs related to participants' abilities, limitations, job needs, & desires.

- Educate individuals about educational/career planning opportunities.

- Model appropriate work behaviors & interpersonal skills.

- Assist employer with participant training, support, & job accommodations.

- Assist employer in developing natural supports for participants.

- Educate employers about the effectiveness, profitability, & benefits of employing individuals with disabilities &/or disadvantages.

- Inform business, labor, & the general public about Goodwill services & available potential employees.

- Determine the worksite is properly equipped to ensure participant safety.

- Work at more than one location with multiple caseloads.

- Provide Independent Living services as directed by contract & service plan/authorization.

- Follow all policies, procedures, & directives of Goodwill Industries assuring safety of personnel or property.

- Work collaboratively with WFS to provide participant services.

- Properly wear & maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

- Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is cause for immediate dismissal.

- Comply with all health, safety, & fire standards & all local, state, & federal regulations (WISHA & OSHA).

- Other duties as assigned.