VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST

We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Generous Paid Time Off to include sick, vacation and personal time off needs
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance, and Retirement Benefits
• Flexible, family and school-friendly schedules
• Associate Shopping Discounts
• Career growth within the Company
• FREE Tuition Assistance, training and Professional Development Courses, and more!!!!

Your Impact:

• Providing transformational coaching and case management experiences for employees to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities, and connect with personal and professional resources.
• Supporting employees in activities designed to gain self-awareness, develop goals, achieve their development objectives, unlock their potential and become high-performing team players.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including managers and Human Resources, to ensure a positive systemic impact is accomplished through the Employee Development Program and employee coaching process.
• Promoting the transformation coaching and case management initiatives set for employees and track the success of these initiatives.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized employment evaluation (IEE) by establishing appropriate goals and objectives for associates, assessing for job readiness, education and training needs, and support needs.
• Partnering with Training Specialist to develop and implement an array of courses designed to teach and reinforce hard and soft employability skills.
• Accurately completing and submitting timely evaluations, as well as maintaining accurate progress reports, based on employee development goals.
• Providing guidance and support in the areas of career exploration, and awareness of community resources, that lead to outplacement activities.
• Partnering with program leadership to review challenges, and opportunities, and develop action steps holistically and regularly for growth and development, for all associates.
• Managing a comprehensive resource network to effectively connect employees with both internal and external support.
• Representing our culture through learning and development on behalf of our employees

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or closely related field
• 1-3 years of demonstrated effectiveness in case management, workforce development, coaching/mentoring, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license, personal auto insurance, and independent transportation. This position requires travel to our 4 federal contract sites: two in Savannah, one in Hinesville and one in Brunswick. You will be expected to be on site at least one day per week at each location.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to different leaning and communication styles so we ensure everyone has equal access to information.
• Ability to work efficiently with people in a facilitating manner with an open mind
• Team player, who leverages the skills and abilities of others to achieve success.
• Dedicated to providing a safe and compliant workplace.
• Passionate about our mission, to help others reach their highest level of self-sufficiency.

Goodwill is an EEO employer and is committed to serving members of the military, Veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Our goal is to help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. Goodwill provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability. Applicants with disabilities may contact Goodwill’s Human Resources Department at 912.354.6611 for assistance in accessing the on-line application system. Please be sure to include your name, preferred method of contact, and details on your requested accommodation. Goodwill will make every effort to respond to your request promptly.

Goodwill is one of the most recognized and respected brands in the country, and a career here means you become a part of transforming lives and helping people in your own neighborhood.

• We make a difference in the community
• We offer competitive wages & benefits
• We believe in promoting from within
• We support our associates in achieving their highest level of personal and professional growth