WFS Employment Specialist (DDA Program) - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly

**Closes:** 8/16/26 - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly **Wage:** $20.00 p/h **Employment Benefits:** [**https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/**](https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/) ***NOTE:*** ***Please apply early, as this job posting is subject to removal before the deadline. Thank you.*** **Summary:** Provide employment services to individuals with disabilities & disadvantages to include evaluation, assessment, training, coaching, placement, & retention services. Supervise &/or provide direct employment services to both funded & unfunded program participants earning commensurate or non-commensurate wages. Driving is required so must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, proof of personal auto insurance, & pass driver record, & background check. **Education &/or Experience**: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 months related experience &/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:** - Assist with development & implementation of programs & services. - Assist with the screening of referrals for appropriate program & service options. - Establish & maintain good working relationships with employers, participants, referral agencies, & all team members. - Follow up on participant progress. - Ensure all paperwork & related activities are current, accurate, & in compliance. - Enter required data into the Participant Case Management database in a timely & accurate manner. - Stay informed of state & federal laws affecting the organization & the people it serves. - Submit data for continuous improvement outcome reporting system. - Attend meetings, conferences, training, & workshops - Make recommendations on necessary changes in policy or management style. - Track revenue & expenses. - Meet or exceed projected revenue or billable hour goals. - Provide services in accordance with Goodwill policies, CARF standards, & principles of safety. - Assist in developing natural supports for participants. - Assist participants in achieving the highest level of independent functioning. - Facilitate Person-Centered Planning. - Review each participant's referral information, vocational assessments, psychological profiles, work assets &/or limitations to determine appropriate job match. - Gather data & write reports of participants' work behaviors & progress. - Perform job & task analysis. - Provide hands-on supervision & support to participants/employees during their learning & performance of job duties. - Act as a job coach & trainer for program participants. - Develop & conduct job-readiness services to ensure participants receive necessary assistance & instruction. - Stay informed of current wage trends. - Assist participants in seeking, obtaining, & retaining transitional & competitive employment. - Develop jobs related to participants' abilities, limitations, job needs, & desires. - Educate individuals about educational/career planning opportunities. - Model appropriate work behaviors & interpersonal skills. - Assist employer with participant training, support, & job accommodations. - Assist employer in developing natural supports for participants. - Educate employers about the effectiveness, profitability, & benefits of employing individuals with disabilities &/or disadvantages. - Inform business, labor, & the general public about Goodwill services & available potential employees. - Determine the worksite is properly equipped to ensure participant safety. - Work at more than one location with multiple caseloads. - Provide Independent Living services as directed by contract & service plan/authorization. - Follow all policies, procedures, & directives of Goodwill Industries assuring safety of personnel or property. - Work collaboratively with WFS to provide participant services. - Properly wear & maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). - Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is ca…