Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one, and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”.
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Job DescriptionThe Program Support Specialist will assist with facilitating EARN/Work Ready programs, providing necessary supports and coverage at the various EARN/ Work Ready locations. This position will help participants access supports needed to achieve established goals. The Program Support Specialist will also work with participants in computer labs and classrooms to ensure program objectives are met.
Duties will also include but are not limited to:
- Assist with the facilitation of program operations and activity coordination, including setup and implementation, orientation, etc. and support staff, participants, work activity sites, and other stakeholders to ensure program goals and objectives are met.
- Implement necessary educational, behavioral, and/or developmental supports, including any identified assistive technology, as needed to promote activity engagement and transition to employment.
- Report overall program status and progress per established guidelines and timeframes, including time and attendance, goal plans, etc. needed to achieve the participant’s and program’s established goals.
- Assist as needed with various training activities including orientation and job readiness activities from intake to exit, including completion of required documentation.
External Hiring Range: $36,036.00 up to $37,477.44/year
Schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.). Some evenings and weekends may be required. Schedule can vary depending on department needs.
Travel: Local travel may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent AND 4 years of experience required. OR
- Associate degree AND 2 years of experience required.
Required Experience: Experience in customer service with diverse populations.
REQUIRED CLEARANCES, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Candidates are expected to provide current, valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH).
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent AND 4 years of experience
- Associate degree AND 2 years of experience
- Experience in customer service with diverse populations
- Current valid Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH
What We Do
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a human service agency and network of not-for-profit businesses dedicated to strengthening communities and advancing reuse and sustainability. Their mission is to empower people to achieve their potential by providing employment-related education and workforce development services to individuals with special needs and barriers to employment, funded through the operation of community thrift stores and e-commerce platforms.
