Human Services Associate (Supported Employment Program)

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking determined individuals with a great passion for helping others. Those with experience in Human Services or those seeking a career change are encouraged to apply for this rewarding position!

As a Human Services Associate, you would be assisting program participants with disabilities at their place of employment by helping them maintain their jobs and become more independent in the workplace.

Flexible Days (includes weekend day); 37.5 hours weekly

What Goodwill can offer you:

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)
• These benefits available 1st of the month, following 30 days of employment
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement
• Nine (9) Paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 30% Employee Discount
• Employee Appreciation Day - 50% off employee discount once per year
• $50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

Responsibilities:

• Provide coaching, training, and support to participants to promote independence at their work sites.
• Observe and report participants’ ability to engage in competitive employment and identify needs for accommodations.
• Complete required documentation expected of Human Services Associate within the case management database system.
• Provide transportation for participants to and from work sites as needed.

Position Requirements:

• Experience in the human services or related field strongly desired.
• A high school diploma preferred.
• Satisfactory driving record, current driver's license, and daily access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle for frequent in-state driving.
• First Aid and CPR are required (Goodwill can provide training after hire).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.

Start your journey with Goodwill today by applying at gwct.org/about/work-here

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Goodwill is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization, welcoming candidates of diverse backgrounds.