Join our Disability Services team!

Goodwill Northern New England — good works here!

Goodwill is looking for people to join our Disability services staff! At Goodwill, we believe in the power of work to transform lives. As a nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to helping individuals facing barriers to employment find meaningful work opportunities. When you join our team, you become part of a community passionate about making a positive impact.

Here, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and diversity. We celebrate each team member's unique strengths and abilities, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Working together creates a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for our customers, clients, and fellow employees.

These positions are hybrid remote positions throughout the state of Maine!

Region 1: York and Cumberland Counties

Region 2: Androscoggin, Sagadahoc, Franklin & Oxford Counties

Region 3: Kennebec, Somerset. Lincoln, Waldo & Knox Counties

Job Openings:

Vocational Support Advisors:

• As a Vocational Support Advisor you'll play a vital role in helping clients overcome employment barriers and achieve their short-term and long-term employment and training-related goals. You will connect clients with opportunities that lead to sustainable jobs, ultimately contributing to their success as well as play a vital role in helping clients overcome employment barriers and achieve their short-term and long-term employment and training-related goals.

Vocational Support Advisors School Based:

• Work directly with high school Juniors and Seniors with vocational rehabilitation needs, delivering an innovative school-based curriculum. In this role, you will provide program participants with career counseling, placement, and related services within the assigned geographic territory.

Work Support Specialists (Job Coaches)

• Meet service recipients at their workplace and ensure necessary accommodations for a positive and productive environment. Your day-to-day activities will involve delivering coaching and training to empower service recipients toward on-the-job independence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma in combination with either:
  • Experience working with priority populations of the program supporting or
  • Experience developing business relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• A criminal background check that meets Agency standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACRE Certified Employment Specialist.
• BA/BS in business, human services, human relations, or related fields.

In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful, and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Telehealth services for physical and mental well-being
• 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT.
• Generous PTO Plan
• Valuable job training with growth potential
• And more!

What makes Goodwill NNE special is how much we care about our employees. We offer "life navigation" services, which means you can get free counseling and help if you're going through tough times. Goodwill NNE is all about creating a friendly and respectful workplace. We want everyone to be kind, open, good listeners, and supportive of each other. When you join the Goodwill NNE team, you're not just getting a job but becoming part of a community that looks out for its employees and their well-being.