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MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries
1727 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Attn: Human Resources

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Job Listings:

Administration:

MIS Tech

  • Location: St. Louis City, Aftergut Center
  • Duties: Support agency technology needs for all divisions; maintain a high level of professionalism with staff, clients and external contacts. Trouble shooting hardware and software, computer repair and installation, run computer wiring as needed, transport equipment, load and unload of computers and other equipment for installation, removal or exchange. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Point of sale hardward installation, removal, exchange or configuration, installation of software, account creation for new staff, respond to service calls, inventory computers, registers, equipment and tools, data entry, phone maintenance, analyzing server log files to identify problem areas, documentation of system and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Position does require on call rotation.
  • Qualifcations: High School Degree with a minimum of 2 yers’ expereicne with technology support is required. Associates degree in a related fired is preferred. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and operated a computer at a high level of efficiency.
  • Posted 5/30/13

 

Contracts Division:

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Mission Services ~ Employment & Training:

Database Administor

  • Location: Downtown St. Louis, Aftergut Center
  • Duties: Maintain agency, database software, ensure data integrity. Participate in appropriate training to ensure software and other tools follow industry best practices. Prepare program and department performance results for retail, employment and training and central administration for senior staff, gran proposals, external agencies and auditors. Collect stakeholder feedback to be distributed in a timely manner. Train staff on agency computer programs and applicable reporting policies and billing procedures. Develop and maintain working knowledge of CARF and other governing body standards and ensure their implementation on an ongoing basis. Participate in discussion and development o fpractices with Area Center Directors to ensure technology is incorporated appropriately. Develop knowledge of third part of software used by the agency to provide support when needed.
  • Qualifications: BA/BS degree in Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems, with a knowledge of/experience with MS Access and VBA required. Knowledge of WordPress and Sharepoint preferred.
  • Posted 6/5/13

Coordinator

  • Location: St. Louis City
  • Program: Sheltered Workshop
  • Duties: Oversee the Computer Works program, funded by the St. Louis Office for DD Resources. Plans, organizes, and supervises the procedures, including supervision of competitive and sheltered employees, maintaining an efficient work flow to maximize consumer abilities and working with internal and external customers.
  • Qualifications: BS/BA in related field strongly preferred. High School or equivalency required. Case Management and/or production experience required.

Line Supervisor

  • Location: St. Louis City
  • Program: Sheltered Workshop
  • Duties: Arranges equipment, methods, and work flow for efficient production and maximum utilization of clients’ abilities. Schedules production, and establishes quality and quantity control in accordance with customer specifications and deadlines.
  • Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency required. BS/BA preferred. Experience in production and/or working with individuals with disabilities strongly preferred. Knowledge of computer hardware required.

 

Services for Individuals with Disabilities

Assistant Area Center Director

  • Location: St. Louis County, Lippman Center
  • Duties: Directly supervise ES and SE services and staff, conduct pre-planning meetings for these services, maintain a caseload, work with Lippman Center Director to ensure quality services and outcomes being met.
  • Qualifications: BS/BA in related field required. 2 years related work experience.
  • Posted 6/10/13

Coordinator

  • Location: Downtown St. Louis, Aftergut Center
  • Duties: Supervise ES program staff and services. Supervision includes monitoring the flow of referrals and quality of services (outcomes) proved in the program, maintaining relationships with referral and funding sources, and attending to revenue and expenses generated. This position will also include direct service duties with a placement caseload.
  • Qualifications: BA/BS degree required. MA/MS preferred. Experience working with individuals with disabilities required. Experience working with Downtown VR Counselors also strongly preferred. Supervisory and leadership abilities as well as written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Posted 6/5/13

Employment Specialist

  • Location: St. Louis County, Lippman Center
  • Develop employment opportunities within the community, communicate with VR, funding sources, clients and families; prepare reports, provide employment preparation, transport clietns as necessary. Position is a part of the Brain Injury Services program.
  • Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalency required, BS/BA preferred. Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and independent transportation required.
  • Posted 5/30/13

Evaluation Case Manager

  • Location: Downtown St. Louis, Aftergut Center
  • Duties: Provide vocational counseling and case management to individuals with disabilities who are seeking employment. Vocational counseling includes utilizing testing when appropriate, career exploration tools, and resources with local job market information. Other supports provided to consumers include accessing community resources, determining legal concerns, and resolving other barriers such as childcare and transportation.
  • Qualifications: MA/MS in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field strongly preferred. Expereince with case managmetn and working with individuals with disabiliters preferred.
  • Posted 5/7/13

Employment Specialist

  • Locations/Programs: 2 positions, St. Charles and North County, St. Louis
  • Duties: Develop employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Maintain current knowledge of job market, community employers, and an understanding of individual consumers’ interests and abilities. Ongoing communication with referral sources and maintenance of consumer files.
  • Qualifications: BA/BS in social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or a related field strongly preferred. Experience working with individuals with disabilities or sales preferred. Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and independent transportation required.

Job Exploration Specialist

  • Location: North County, St. Louis
  • Duties: Support individuals with developmental disabilities to develop vocational goals. The position includes working with referring counselors and other community supports career exploration through informational interviews, labor market research, community assessments, etc.
  • Qualifications: BA/BS in psychology, social work, or other related field strongly perferred.  Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance and independent transportation required. Strong verbal and written communications skills required. Previous case management experience and working with individuals with developmental disabilities strongly preferred.
  • Posted 5/7/13

Job Coach

  • Full Time position and Part Time/On-call positions available
  • Location: Metro St. Louis and St. Charles area
  • Duties: Full time position working with individuals with disabilities. Assist individuals to maintain employment commensurate with their social, psychological, and medical needs and abilities; assist employers to facilitate the successful employment of people with disabilities. Job Coach will provide training and assistance to persons with disabilities to help them maintain competitive employment.
  • Qualification: High School degree and experience in social service required. Bachelor’s degree and experience in supervising people and working with people with disabilities preferred. Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance and independent transportation required.
  • Posted 3/11/13

ESP Case Manager

  • Location: Cape Girardeau
  • Duties: Maintain caseload of deaf/hearing impaired individuals to assist in job placement. Actively work with consumer and relevant support persons to determine communication style, transportation needs, job limitations, independent living needs, social supports and threats to employment and make appropriate recommendations for accommodation or remediation. Develop or maintain familiarity with technology relevant to caseload. Maintain knowledge of community resources that can be utilized to support consumer needs (i.e. transportation, medical, child care, utilities, etc.). Make referrals, advocate, and follow-up.
  • Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalency required, BS/BA preferred. Must be at least certified as a Level 2 Interpreter in American Sign Language. 

Case Manager/Employment Specialist

  •  Location: West Plains, MO
  • Duties: Work with individuals with disabilities to obtain employment based on participants’ interests and abilities and provide job placement/retention to individuals with disabilities.
  • Qualifications:  High school diploma or equivalency required. BA/BS preferred.

Occupational Therapist (PRN)

  • Location: Springfield, MO and Cape Girardeau MO
  • Multiple positions open
  • Program: VA-Vet Success
  • Duties: Conducting Independent Living Assessments and complete reports per VA guidelines. Contract/PRN basis. developmental disabilities strongly preferred.

 

Workforce Development Services

Work Participation Specialist

  • Location: Rolla, MO
  • Duties: Monitor MWA system for accuracy, participation requirements, training issues, identify entry errors.  Generate letters asking participants to call in or attend appointments. 
  • Qualifications: High School or equivalency required.

Case Manager -Missouri Work Assistance Program

  • Locations/Programs: 3 positions Camdenton (Full Time), Cape Girardeau County (Full Time) and  Douglas/Ozark County (Part-Time 32 hours a week)
  • Duties: Assist low income individuals MWA Referrals to enter or reenter the workforce by overcoming barriers to employment. Ability to communicate with diverse group of people with a wide variety of backgrounds and educational levels. Ensure that performance goals and standards are met or exceeded.
  • Qualifications: Requires computer skills, excellent written and oral communication skills. BA/BS in social work or a related field strongly preferred, previous case management experience preferred. High School or equivalency required.
  • Posted 6/10/13

Employment Specialist

  • Location: St. Louis City, Innovative Concept Academy at Blewett
  • Duties: Provide outreach services to at-risk youth in neighboring ICA communities in an effort to provide job readiness training and job placement services to youth.
  • Qualifications BA/BS in related field preferred. High School or equivalency required.
  • Posted 5/30/13

Vocational Evaluator

  • Location: Cape Girardeau
  • Duties: Work with Veterans Affairs referrals to utilize career exploration tools and determine vocational goals.
  • Qualifications: MA/MS in related fields and 2 years work experience. 
  • Posted 4/25/13

Case Manager

  • Location: Hannibal MO
  • Duties: Assist TANF recipients by eliminating barriers to employment, assist in re-entry to the workforce. Communicate with agencies to assist clients with resources.
  • Qualifications: BS/BA in related field preferred. High School or equivalency required.
  • Posted 4/25/13

Case Manager

  • Location: Position covers St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County and Franklin County
  • Duties: General case management duties, including but not limited to the following: recruite and monitor youth ages 16-21; provide eligibility assessments and establish work experience sites at State Parks in St. Louis City, St Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County and Franklin County. This position will also provide information and referral assistance, job placement or college planning where appropriate. Maintain accurate docuemtnation and case notes.
  • Qualifications: BA/BS preferred. High School or equivalency required. Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and independent transportation required.
  • Posted 4/17/13

Case Manager

  • Locations: St. Francois County (Full Time)                                                                       Piedmont MO (Part Time/32 hours per week)
  • Duties: Assist referred FSD TANF recipients to complete their education and enter or reenter the workforce by overcoming barriers to employment in Howell and Oregon Counties. Ability to communicate with diverse groups of people with a wide variety of backgrounds and educational levels. Ensure performance goals and standards are being met or exceeded.
  • Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Previous experience serving the low-income population preferred. BA/BS in related field preferred. High School or equivalency required.
  • Posted 4/1/13

Work Participation Specialist

  • Location: Poplar Bluff
  • Duties: Monitor and maintain client files for all region. Monitoring MWA Database for accuracy, participation requirement, and case management practices. Process TRE for clietns. Tracking and prepare reports for United Way. Send re-engagement letters to all clients. Identify error trends within case management practices. Providing appropriate feedback to supervisor and case managers regarding case files, service errors, and trends found to increase performance. Notify case managers of documentation needed for files and activities in error. Processing and reviewing sanction requests. Handle case file transfers. Prioritizing work load to increase work productivity.
  • Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalency required.
  • Posted 3/11/13

 

Other Services

Substitute Teacher

  • Location: Imagination Learning Center, Downtown St. Louis
  • Program: Daycare
  • Duties: Cover call in shifts, vacation requests and sick/personal days shifts. Would be working in all ages of classrooms, as temp assistant teacher to provide safe and educational environment to children, assist lead teacher in classroom functions.
  • Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalency required.

Retail Stores:

Custodians

  • 1 full time position and 5 part time positions
  • Location: Retail Store Cleaning
  • Duties: To clean floors by using dust mops, sweeping, using floor machine and buffer and clean bathrooms.
  • Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalency.

Retail Store Manager

  • Location: May vary
  • HS Degree w/ exp. required, BS/BA w/exp. Preferred
  • Duties: All store operations including; Team mgt. , Scheduling, Bank Deposits, Processing of donated goods, and standard reporting.

Retail Store Manager In Training

  • Location: West County St. Louis and St. Charles County
  • HS Degree w/ exp. required, BS/BA w/exp. Preferred

Multiple Positions

  • Location: 40 different retail sites in Missouri and Illinois
  • Competitive Salaries:
  • 1.Managers In Training (MIT) salary employee
  • 2.Assistant Store Managers ($10.00 hour)
  • 3.Leads ($9.00 hour)
  • 4.Donation Attendants($8.25 hour)
  • 5.Sales/Cashiers ($8.25 hour)