Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Company: Virtualvocations
and maintain long-term, competitive employment.
Engages in community outreach and networking opportunities, building and nurturing business relationships in order to develop job opportunities for the individuals we serve. Works with employers to examine job needs and work environments to determine need for workplace modifications and coaching/support needed to teach job to the individual.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists persons in obtaining appropriate competitive employment, ensuring job match consistent with individual's skills, strengths, and preferences. Assists individuals to be knowledgeable about job duties, benefits, rates of pay, employment policies and
practices, and job location prior to acceptance. Establishes and maintains effective community employment contacts, working closely with local employers to develop and identify job opportunities.
Provides on-going follow-up and support services to the individual to assist them in adjusting to and maintaining their employment. Assists individuals in accessing other community resources as necessary. Maintains contact with employers to provide follow-up support and ensure satisfaction with services. Assists individuals in obtaining information on how their employment income will impact benefits (i. e. SSI, SSDI) and monitors income and its relationship to benefits. Establishes and nurtures
business relationships through participating and/or maintaining membership in community organizations such as Chamber of Commerce, business organizations, and service organizations and attending community events such as career fairs.
Obtains funding for individuals in job development (i. e. MRS, CMH). Maintains an organized system of recording job openings, including the names of employers, persons referred, and actions taken, and completes documentation in the timeframe established by supervisor. Completes safety analysis of employment sites to assure a safe environment. Provides feedback of information with other personnel regarding community employment opportunities and labor market trends.
Coordinates with community employment staff to arrange appropriate placements, transportation and coaching for new employment sites. Assists employers to identify and eliminate barriers to employment for the individuals employed. Maintains contact with service team members (case managers, parents, guardians, etc). Trains individuals new to community employment. Serves as back-up Job Coach when needed. Assures rights of individuals served are protected in accordance with the Michigan Mental Health Code and agency policy. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High School Diploma required.
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent of four years' experience and education in any combination of sales, marketing, job placement, job development, or direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness required. Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness preferred. Must become certified as an Employment Training Specialist (ETS) within six months of hire. Professional, creative and dynamic individual with excellent networking skills and the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
Excellent written and verbal skills at technical and professional levels. Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Must be detail oriented. Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment. Proficient in computer and keyboarding skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Work well in a team as well as independently. Must have ability to obtain chauffer's license. Must be able to accommodate schedule flexibility to meet consumer needs including occasional evenings and weekends. Availability of reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle for use on the job.
A valid Michigan driver's license and good driving record required. Criminal records check and Recipient Rights check are required. Working Conditions: Office environment with noise from computers, copiers, telephones, and staff and client interactions. Local travel throughout the community to meet with prospective and current employment locations, attend networking events, training and other local travel as required by position. Occasional overnight travel. Working hours will involve evening and weekends as determined by the needs of the people we serve and program operations.
Work may involve being outside in all weather conditions, exposure to dust, dirt, grass, pollen and industrial conditions. Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, walk, reach, bend, and handle objects, tools, or controls. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. Must be able to operate a computer keyboard. SALARY RANGE: Minimum: $17.00 Midpoint: $21.25 Maximum: $25.50
accurate employee hours are submitted to accounting within designated time frames as needed. Promotes and enforces standards and policies. Provides employee training to promote excellent customer service. Responsible for opening and closing store, and ensuring security of premises as needed.
Supervises the daily cash drawer balances and deposits of store receipts as needed. Ensures that sales associates have proper training on cash registers and follow procedures. Maintains proper care and maintenance on store equipment and submits purchase orders as required. Prepares and submits all reports, as required, within designated time frames. Responsible for ensuring that production, donor,
and sales goals are met as established. Assists in maintaining fully stocked and rotated stores. Responsible for maintaining store displays and signage, both regular and seasonal, while ensuring that displays are continually fresh and appealing as needed.
Assists in preparing purchase requests and annual budget. Ensures adequate staffing for store sales and production. Maintains cleanliness of the store premises as needed. Ensures efficient processing of donations, and maintains accurate donor counts. Attends and conducts regular staff meetings; provides thorough communication and training to staff. Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Director of Retail. Travels to all Goodwill
SEMI locations as needed. Maintains flexible, up to date schedule of assignments and locations.
Conducts onsite evaluations and store audits. Additional Responsibilities: Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Director of Retail. Prepares purchase requests for supplies and submits to the Director of Retail. Promotes and demonstrates cooperation and teamwork. Maintains and implements applicable safety laws and regulations. Maintains Goodwill's or contract company's safety standards within areas of responsibilities. Attends or conducts assigned meetings and trainings. CARF : Ensure documentation and compliance with CARF standards. Safety : Maintain applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations in areas of responsibility.
Outcome Driven : Have S. M. A. R. T objectives to drive performance and improve Goodwill's value to the community. Stakeholder Focused : Work with integrity and provide exemplary customer services to internal and external stakeholders. Accountability: Have key metrics that drive performance taking a leadership role in maximizing the social and financial return of the community resources invested in Goodwill. Financial Stability : Utilize the resources of the organization in an efficient and effective manner.
Strategic Visioning : Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and leading change in creating community value. Professionalism : Demonstrate a genuine interest in serving the needs of others and a positive attitude toward the community, co-workers, and individuals we serve. Represent the organization to the public with a courteous, helpful and business-like attitude. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in business, human services or related field is required. Two five years' experience in retail preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The incumbent must: Have good written and verbal communication skills.
Have strong computer, Microsoft applications and analytical skills. Be able to drive to all locations and provide evidence of personal auto insurance coverage. Be able to work a flexible schedule. Have good problem solving skills. Have good interpersonal and excellent customer service skills. Have strong organizational and planning skills. Be able to work independently. Experience working with persons with disabilities is preferred. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, and lift up to 40 pounds, walking or standing to a significant degree, exposed to extreme temperatures, noise, fumes, dust, etc.
critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. Why Join Michigan Medicine? Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850.
Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan
Medicine and become a victor for the greater good. What Benefits can you Look Forward to? Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day 2:1 Match on retirement savings Responsibilities Provide total customer focus to meet the needs of every customer, internal and external, including medical staff, laboratory staff, patients, and families Communicate in an effective and timely manner, and give feedback to Senior Training Specialists, Supervisor, Associate Supervisor and Manager regarding employee performance backss and assist with annual competencies for all benches, provide feedback to leadership, and be available for retraining when applicable Work with supervisors
to determine training schedules Work one on one with staff to train on all benches following staff person through to complete training.
Act as liaison between labs and specimen processing staff. Be a reference for up to date changes in procedure. Communicate changes/updates and provide in-services as needed. Assist with maintenance of training, in-service and educational records Participate in continuous improvement activities, and actively engage in identification of quality assurance projects Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
Equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience as a laboratory technician 2-3 years total is required. 3-5 years of healthcare experience required. Desired Qualifications 3 years of professional experience in a healthcare setting Direct professional experience with training or education Familiarity with industry standards and best practices Ability to translate complex problems and concepts in training Strong presentation skills Experience with Microsoft Office applications Experience with SCCSoft Computer Experience with Epic Systems Software Background Screening Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.
Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.
The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting. Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. PDN-9ad5cc61-ef4f-4263-9fc7-f88a4f58b9f7
