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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Employment Specialist IPS - EMPLO013112 The Employment Specialist IPS is responsible for developing employer partnerships to identify job opportunities, market skills and strengths of job seekers, address employer needs and organizational cultures to assist individuals in reaching their goal of community employment. RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL: Implements strategies to achieve the goals for the organization . Sustains policies, procedures and programs. Typically works on projects and tasks that span 3 - 12 months. PRINCIPAL DUTIES: 1. Project and Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments. Periodically serves as a team member or subject matter expert on formal or department projects. Effectively engages in change affecting her/him, communicating appropriately with supervisor. Follows through on learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change. 2. Problem Solving: General supervision, regular review of work by manager/supervisor or senior coworker. May be paired with senior team member for development purposes. Uses skills to solve problems of routine complexity; able to identify root cause, interpret data, and resolve issues. 3. Technical Skills: Fundamental knowledge of professional principles and skills. Works in compliance with established procedures. 4. Community Engagement: Serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community. Participates in volunteer opportunities as schedules and interest permit. 5. Develop employer partnerships to identify and customize job opportunities for individuals in the program. 6. Market skills and strengths of people served and program support services. Act as liaison with employers, public and private employment agencies and other Goodwill staff to develop job opportunities. 7. Collaborate with individual and Treatment Team to develop and implement the Recovery Plan of Care/Plan of Care to accomplish goal of community employment or supported education. 8. Develop working relationships and collaboration with collegues across Goodwill business units who are similarly focused on business development, placement or community outreach, identify and pursue job leads for individuals; develop the ability to cross sell for other Goodwill business units, in Mission Services and Mission Operations. 9. Independantly organize and multi-task weekly activities and requirements to manage a caseload of 20-30 individuals authorized to receive placement services and provide services according to contract including job preparation, development, placement and retention services. 10. Maintain all necessary records including progress reports and detailed client record entries. When determining placement within the salary range for this position Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago considers education, experience, internal equity, market demands and other qualifying criteria. It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the rage for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances of each case. Certain roles are eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Participation in this plan does not guarantee an incentive payment and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan, which are subject to change. In addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contracted, temporary, or other job categories. Equal Opportunity Employer (JOW) (SEW) Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bachelor\'s Degree required, and a minimum of 1 year experience. 2. Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver\'s license, a vehicle and insurance coverage 3. Effective computer skills for reporting, communication, information gathering and presentation purposes CORE CULTURAL COMPETENCIES: 1. Customer Focus: Independently anticipate and meet customer needs, while searching for ways to improve customer service. Internalize customer feedback, and follow up with customer to ensure problems are solved by providing innovative ideas to meet their future needs. 2. Values Differences: Seeks out the diverse perspectives and talents of others, striving to work effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds or styles. Behave with sensitivity towards differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating. Challenge stereotyping or offensive comments. 3. Communicates Effectively: Shares information and updates with others, while ensuring a clear, concise and professional communication through reports, documentation, written and other communications. Listens with interest to what others have to say. 4. Situational Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility of responses to different situations through adapting to the changing needs, conditions, priorities or opportunities. Monitors how well an approach is working to see if a change is needed, recognizing cues that suggest a change in approach or behavior is needed. 5. Drives Results: Demonstrates a ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=53f5b9a1993e582b5c067fcdc003fa5b Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!