Youth Program Assistant at Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need - because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Title: Youth Program Assistant

Salary Range: $22.50 - 26.00 DOE/hourly

Job Summary

Responsible for entering and maintaining student data related to Goodwill's Resources to Initiate Successful Employment (RISE) contract in both Job Training and Education (JTE) student database as well as Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) database. Communicates with appropriate staff to ensure that student data collection is done in accordance with contract requirements. Generates reports on RISE student data and ensures data integrity across both data systems.

*Youth Programs require a two-year commitment from student participants. Our ideal candidate for this role is someone deeply dedicated to our mission and committed to supporting the Youth Cohort throughout the program's duration at Evergreen Goodwill.

Essential Functions:

Enter data, run reports and look up student information in JTE's database (ETO), DSHS's database, and Excel spreadsheets.

Submit data from ETO to DSHS to determine student eligibility and enter DSHS's response into ETO.

Use data from ETO to maintain accurate records on student's current class enrollment status, support service receipt, and employment.

Ongoing outreach to recruit students into Employment & Training programs

Communicate with Case Managers (and other JTE staff as needed) to ensure that their student data collection and entry is being done in accordance with RISE contract requirements.

Serve as a liason with DSHS on the RISE contract and maintain a good working relationship with DSHS RISE/BFET staff.

Together with Program Supervisor, ensure that RISE-related forms and data entry processes meet the needs of the JTE staff and stakeholders.

Participate in RISE-related meetings internally and with DSHS/ other RISE providers

Maintain strict confidentiality of student records.

Oversee that all deadlines are being met as outlined in RISE contract.

Work closely with RISE Case Manager and Employment Specialist to ensure proper data entry and contractual agreements are being met.

Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential functions listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: High School diploma or GED. Computer Operation, Business Information Technology, or Human Services college coursework a plus.

Experience: Minium 1 year of data entry or data/electronic records management experience required. Prior experience with a nonprofit client or student database,and/or case management preferred.

Specific Skills/Knowledge/Licenses: Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and databases. Typing speed of at least 40wpm required, with ability to key with 99% or better overall accuracy rate.

Essential Physical Abilities:

Able to safely lift/push/pull up to 10 lbs., grasp, handle, finger and manipulate items; perform repetitive fine motor functions with fingers, wrists and arms. Able to traverse a wide variety of physical environments without assistance including uneven surfaces and stairs. Able to communicate with others effectively, verbally and in writing; including those who have limited English skills, large groups and small groups and individuals. Able to use standard office equipment without assistance. Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:

Accuracy

Detail oriented

Good internal and external customer service skills

Time management

Problem solving

Good written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions:

Office environment, moderate noise level.

Proficiency with Experience:

Each job classification requires various levels of proficiency and experience. Proficiency and experience provides guidance for compensation within one classification, thereby eliminating the need for levels (i.e. I, II, III). Choose a level.

Skilled (demonstrates ample knowledge and skills of duties, with 1-3 years of experience)

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)

• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan

• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program

• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time

• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

• Employee discounts

• Employee referral bonus

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Mentorship Program

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate .

Pay Type: Hourly
Min Hiring Rate: $22.50
Max Hiring Rate: $26.00