Job Description

Job Description

Career Services Specialist- Newark Ohio

For Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc.

Location: Goodwill Career Services, various locations around Licking County

Pay: $17.50- $23.00/hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday Typically 8:00am – 5:00pm but must be flexible to meet clients work hours while job coaching.

Overview
Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc., is an established, local non-profit, services provider with an unmatched reputation for operational excellence. We provide services with large and small businesses in Licking and Knox Counties with a reputation for operational excellence. Our mission is to provide training, employment, and support services to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

This position is responsible for all tasks related to job development/placement procedures, job coaching services, and case coordination and management. Complete all paperwork related to the vocational rehabilitation services. Proved job development services including interviewing skills, resume and cover letter development, assistance with applications, and assistance with job leads. Promote the active participation of the person served on an ongoing basis and assume responsibility for implementation of plans. Network with employers. Assis with the maintenance of CARF standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree with coursework in psychology, rehabilitation, or social services
  1. Verifiable work experience may count in lieu of degree
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in placement of individuals with disabilities preferred
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, and train clients
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and be able to meet established driving standards
• CARF knowledge is a plus
• Will travel within Licking counties with clients

Benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance available
• Paid Vacation
• Company-paid life insurance
• Learn about more benefits at www.workatgoodwillnewark.com/benefits

Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc. provides training, employment, and support services to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

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02/24/2025-03/28/2025

EOE/AA/NGS/VET/Disability