Goodwill’s Workforce Development programs are designed to assist individuals who have physical or mental disabilities or disadvantaging conditions to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. These vocational rehabilitation programs are designed to help such persons transition from public assistance to community employment and develop the behavioral and work skills they need to lead more productive and independent lives.
Community-Based Assessment/Facility-Based Assessment with a Coach
This is a time-limited service that evaluates an individual's vocational abilities. This is performed in a local, competitive work setting or one of Goodwill's facilities.
Career Exploration
With assistance from a Job Developer, the individual is exposed to work experiences and occupational information intended to identify and increase vocational interests.
Community-Based Work Adjustment/Facility-Based Work Adjustment
Offers individuals opportunities to learn skills and expectations needed to work independently in the community or in one of our facilities; identifies vocational goals, builds self-confidence, develops effective problem solving, communication, and coping skills; and improves relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
Site Development
Assessment and development of community-based sites for a work-adjustment experience in the area of the consumer's interest is the focus of this program.
Job Coaching
Job Coaching is a service designed to assist the consumer in learning the essential job functions and meeting the changing work requirements of employers. A Job Coach assists with setting up in-house supports and organizes steps of the work to be performed. Task breakdowns and hands-on assistance are provided to ensure understanding and productivity.
Job Placement
Program services include assistance with job-seeking skills, resume development, employer contacts, job search, completion of applications and interview preparation. Placement occurs when a consumer receives and accepts a job offer. Retention services are provided to the consumer and employer once employment is secured. It includes telephone and/or on-site follow-up as frequently as necessary up to 90 days. This program also includes support and problem-solving for both the consumer and employer with the goal being long-term employment.
Job-Seeking Skills Training
Provides a comprehensive, systematic approach to teaching the critical skills needed to obtain and maintain employment in a competitive work setting. Job search techniques include, but are not limited to resume development, interview skills development, completing applications, transportation skills, and job preservation. It also provides a consumer-driven approach to helping develop these fundamental skills and explore their importance prior to job-placement efforts.
Job Club
Prepares consumers to enter or re-enter the world of work. This service offers consumers the opportunity to work together to find employment and gather to discuss issues such as locating job leads, personal experience, interview dynamics and common problems encountered during their job searches. There are 10 workshops designed to teach or enhance present job-seeking skills. Built into each lesson is empowerment training, self-confidence building, problem solving, ADA education, time-management skills, budgeting, and assertiveness training. This is an ongoing service until the consumer obtains employment.
Successfully Dress For Less
The program assists consumers by helping them select appropriate, well fitting professional clothing that will match their job goals for interviewing purposes. This will be accomplished at one of Goodwill's retail locations. Each participant will receive a haircut and styling tips from a local salon in Erie, Huron, Ottawa or Sandusky County. Make-up techniques, information on nail care, and coaching on presentation and the interview process are also provided. After the participant has obtained employment, s/he will make another appointment for help in choosing a mix-and-match wardrobe. These other articles will be coordinated with their interview outfit. This will give the participant enough clothing for approximately 10 work days.
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Goodwill Industries of Erie, Huron, Ottawa and Sandusky Counties, Inc.
419 W. Market St.
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Ph. (419) 625-4744
Fx. (419) 625-4692