WFS Team Member Support Specialist - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly
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Closes: 9/14/25 - Spokane, WA - Full-time/HourlyWage: $22 to $25 p/h DOEEmployment Benefits: NOTE: Please SUBMIT A COVER LETTER with the completed application and apply early, as this job posting is subject to removal before the deadline if sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Thank you.Summary:The Team Member Support Specialist within the GoodLife program will provide resources & referrals to Team Members (TMs - Goodwill employees) to build independence & promote stability in the workplace & their personal lives. Provide assistance to TMs through direct & indirect service support & referral to partner & community agencies. Must pass background & driver record check.Education &/or Experience:Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or two years case management, navigator, or mentor experience &/or training, Health Care Authority Certified Peer Specialist (or able to obtain within 90 days of employment), or equivalent combination of education & experience.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:* Collaborate with TMs to determine their needs & priorities, & together design a plan of action.* Gather & record TM demographic & referral information to enter into established Electronic Health Record (EHR) within 24 hours of initial contact.* Accurately document all services provided to TMs in established EHR.* Identify resources & refer to Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest (GIIN) & community resources to assist TMs in building independence & improving stability.* Provide direct support, coaching, & mentoring to TMs to reduce barriers & assist with navigation of resources.* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources & develop relationships with local community organizations.* Create individualized plans for TM requests, with specific plans & objectives.* Practice cultural humility, while demonstrating the necessary attitudes, knowledge, & skills to deliver culturally competent services.* Maintain confidentiality, utilizing Release of Information authorizations to facilitate services & advocate for TMs while communicating with collateral contacts as needed & authorized.* Monitor & follow up with TMs as needed while cases remain active, closing cases monthly when all goals & objectives have been accomplished or at the request of TM.* Maintain flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekend shifts, with supervisor approval.* Travel between GIIN locations.* Demonstrate respect & value for all TMs, regardless of circumstances, behavior, or needs.* Participate in meetings, staffings, trainings, & other community activities as a positive & professional ambassador of GIIN.* Establish & maintain positive, professional working relationships with Team Members, managers, GIIN leadership, & community partners & resources.* Notify supervisor, law enforcement, & other appropriate entities regarding safety concerns or when required by Mandated Reporting statute or GIIN policy.* Work independently & collaborate with GIIN department, site managers, & colleagues to promote GoodLife services & activities.* Stay apprised of policy, state, & federal laws pertaining to GIIN & the individuals it serves.* Participate in quality assurance, continuous improvement, outcome measures, & reporting systems.* Track revenue & expenses.* Provide services in accordance with GIIN policies, CARF accreditation standards, & principles of safety.* Work collaboratively with WFS to provide participant services.* Follow all policies, procedures, & directives of Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest assuring safety of personnel or property.* Properly wear & maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).* Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is cause for immediate dismissal.* Comply with & promote good safety practices. Maintain an orderly work area. Comply with all health, safety, & fire standards & all local, state, & federal regulations (WISHA & OSHA).* Other duties as assigned.