Supported Employment Associate - FT

Are you a positive, helpful individual who is looking for a position that allows for creativity, positive energy, and supporting employment for individuals with barriers to independence? Do you encourage diversity in the work force? Goodwill of the Heartland is seeking a Full-time Supported Employment Associate at our Iowa City Career & Support Services office. Two years of related experience is required for this position. 
 
Our Supported Employment Associates serve as program managers for participants assigned to their caseload by providing job coaching or arranging for job coaching for program participants. They help to solicit feedback from employers on the effectiveness of job coaching, maintain positive relationships with employers and funders, and aid employers in identifying and creating job accommodations and assistive devices as needed. 
 
This position will require the accurate and timely completion of data entry and reports as required by funders and the finance department. This includes progress reports and up to date case file information. This will also include monitoring and controlling expenses, such as billable hours, client funding, and reimbursed expenses. 

Goodwill of the Heartland offers competitive benefits, including: 

• Competitive PTO 
• Generous store discount 
• Retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution after one year 
• Strong team culture 
• Health/Vision/Dental insurance 

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Qualifications: 

• Two years of full-time employment in a related field required 
• Post secondary education may be substituted for one year of required employment 
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance 
• Successful completion of motor vehicle record screening, dependent adult and child abuse, and criminal background check 
   

The Supported Employment Associate position has a starting wage of $18.63 per hour. The schedule will typically be M – F, 8:00am – 4:30pm. Evening and weekend hours may be required, and travel between job sites is required.