Employment Counselor

Goodwill Industries--Knoxville, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist to join our Workforce Development Team and assist individuals with disabilities to prepare to enter the workforce by developing good work behaviors and habits as well as assisting them to obtain and maintain employment in Hamblen and surrounding counties.

Ideal candidates will be a champion of individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment and be able to work as a team to ensure participants are supported in their employment endeavors.

Candidates must haveat least six months experience working with individuals with disabilities, valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, be insurable under our insurance, and pass pre-employment background check and drug screening. Candidates with a degree in related field or multiple years of experience are preferred.

Includes 0 hours per month of paid time off, paid holidays, retirement contribution, and health, dental and vision insurance options.

Goodwill Industries—Knoxville, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person