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Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies Reintegration Specialist in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Qualifications: This position is a professional staff position and requires a person capable of conforming to the high standards of behavior expected of all staff. Excellent work habits, including attendance and punctuality, are required. The person must follow company policies, and safety procedures as well as ensure that customers/clients under his/her supervision follow the same. Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: Experience in providing services to disadvantaged populations with barriers to employment. Experience with youth or young adults is helpful. Computer proficiency: Basic computer literacy including Microsoft, and Google Programs. Clearances: Must be able to obtain acceptable results for required background checks, including Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania Criminal History Check, and Department of Human Services- FBI Fingerprints. Other: Must have a valid driver?s license with a clean driving record and dependable transportation. Access to dependable transportation, which can be used in the course of his/her job. Must have an operating telephone, so that he/she may be contacted quickly by Goodwill when necessary. Supervision Received: The Reintegration Specialist functions under the direct supervision of the Program Manager of Reintegration Services with latitude for independent action within his/her own areas of responsibility, in accordance with agency policy Supervision Exercised: The Reintegration Specialist does not exercise supervision over employees. This position educates and prepares Goodwill?s program participants to meet the requirements for successful community employment, directing them in the performance of job duties, and appropriate work habits. Skills, Abilities, Duties, and Responsibilities: Knowledge of current best practices in the delivery of re-entry services, and acceptance of Goodwill's Philosophy Concerning People Served Knowledge of and ability to interpret human behavior, and basic knowledge of effective behavior management techniques Sound professional judgment, adequate to formulate realistic re-entry lesson plans, and counseling participants regarding work-related issues Ability to assess a participant?s educational level, abilities, and skills. Delivers job readiness and job retention instruction in a variety of basic methods to appeal to varying learning styles and abilities. Services include large-group, small-group, and one-on-one instruction. Thorough knowledge and acceptance of the principles of re-entry Ability to create and deliver interactive, hands-on lesson plans to appeal to a variety of learning styles Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing using English. Ability to give public presentations Ability to relate effe
