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Human Services Associate
full-time•Bridgeport
About this role
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.
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 60 days of employment
- Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
- Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement
- Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
- 50% Employee Discount
- $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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What you'll do
- The Human Services Associate will provide coaching, training, and support to participants to promote independence at their work sites. They will also observe and report on participants' abilities and needs for accommodations.
About GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT
Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut strengthens communities by helping people with disabilities and other disadvantages maximize independence through job training and other support services.
Founded in 1950, we are one of 156 regional Goodwill organizations throughout the US and Canada. With the support of our donors, customers, and partners, we make a little goodwill go a long way!
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What does a Human Services Associate do at GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT?
As a Human Services Associate at GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT, you will: the Human Services Associate will provide coaching, training, and support to participants to promote independence at their work sites. They will also observe and report on participants' abilities and needs for accommodations..
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