Staff Qualifications
The majority of Goodwill’s Employment Services staff holds Bachelors or Masters Degrees and have over 40 years combined staffing and Human Resources experience.
In addition, our staff has specialty training in Supported Employment from Indiana University’s Institute on Disability and Community and the Supported Employment Consultation and Training Center. The staff continually updates their education and knowledge each year by attending classes and seminars to enhance their skills for the work we do. To keep up to date on new laws, industry changes and community activities, staff members belong to many associations and organizations.
Our Employment Specialists are also certified Benefits Information Network
Liaisons. This program exists to assist benefit counselors in understanding
and gathering information on work incentive supports.
Goodwill’s staff works with and maintains information about companies/openings from employers in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells and Whitley Counties.
There are no fees to persons choosing Goodwill for services. Financial support for services provided comes from the following resources; Indiana Family & Social Services Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Foundations/Grants, Goodwill Stores and Social Security Ticket
to Work Program.
Staff members are bound by a strict Code of Values and Ethical Conduct
emphasizing confidentiality, professional behavior and avoiding conflicts
of interest. They are committed to working one on one with you to help find
the job that fits your abilities and goals.