Mobile Community Resource Coordinator

Goodwill INDUSTRIES OF Southwest Florida, INC.

Community Resource Coordinator

Full time

Location: Various

Based in Fort Myers, Florida, Goodwill of Southwest Florida is committed to serving people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering life-changing opportunities to achieve independence., Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida works with the community providing support in mission services, retail and donated goods, and business development.

Description of Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include the day-to-day operation of a Mobile Resource Center including intake, assessment of individual and family needs, work skills training, linkage and referral to training opportunities and other community based partners, and linkage to community based employment opportunities. Provide services with the Mobile Resource Center in remote areas that may not otherwise be served.

Required Experience: Assists in the marketing and recruitment of eligible consumer referrals for Mobile activities. Develop and maintain a list of referral/linkage agencies to address consumer and family needs. Maintain accurate and timely documentation including external referral follow-up; maintain on-going relationships with Career and Service Centers; engage in significant community involvement including inter-agency meetings, Chambers, and planning conferences. Investigate availability of funding for on-going Mobile services. Coordinate and provide a minimum of three (3) mobile outreach events or activities, at least one (1) event which involves one or more non-profit partners per week. Participate in training, community, and staff meetings as assigned by supervisor. Conduct veteran outreach activities. Responsible for driving, set-up, and operation of Mobile Unit, including cleaning as needed as well as set-up and operation of related equipment.

• Work schedule will vary, frequent evenings and weekend hours are required.

Required skills: Knowledge of all contractual agreements, grants and expectations of funding providers; history, philosophy, purpose, function, and scope of training and community based employment programs; active listening, conflict resolution, and counseling techniques; familiar local job market analysis and employer requirements.

Required Education & Training Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Interdisciplinary Studies, business, marketing or related field, or equivalent years' experience working with disadvantaged or disabled individuals or direct relatable experience. Ability to speak and write Spanish preferred.

BENEFITS AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

• Health and dental plans

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Paid holidays

• Personal time off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Store Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

Apply online at: goodwillswfl.org

Goodwill Southwest Florida is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Workplace Values

• Respect: We treat all people with dignity and respect.

• Stewardship: We honor our heritage by being socially, financially, and environmentally responsible.

• Ethics: We strive to meet the highest ethical standards.

• Learning: We challenge each other to strive for excellence and to continually learn.

• Innovation: We embrace continuous improvement, bold creativity, and change.