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Goodwill Laundry Services through the AbilityOne Program provides support in a
work setting for individuals with documented disabilities who have been unable
to obtain and sustain employment in a competitive work environment.
Goodwill's AbilityOne employment and training program helps individuals with disabilities get and keep a job by learning new skills and gaining confidence in their work abilities.
Workforce Development representatives assist trainees in adjusting to a professional work environment. They provide advocacy, support and encouragement as well as ongoing training opportunities and one-on-one coaching sessions to help employees develop work and interpersonal skills needed to maintain employment. This training typically lasts between one and six weeks.
For many, the AbilityOne program is the first step toward economical and social independence matched with advancement opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements
The referred individual must have a documented "substantial disability." This documentation must include a clearly stated diagnosis in a letter or report format that is signed by a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist or medical doctor. Disabilities accepted as being substantial include developmental and cognitive
disabilities with an IQ of 70 or less, mental health and personality disorders, vision impairments such as legal blindness, and deaf or hard-of-hearing issues.
Qualified candidates for the program must be unable to engage in normal competitive employment independent of any support services. However, they must be capable of performing the job requirements for a laundry worker (see below).
Job Requirements
- Stand or be stationary for an extended period.
- Lift 40 pounds and push and/or pull
carts weighing 500 pounds.
- Use hands and feet in repetitive motions.
- Work in a hot and humid environment.
- Function in an area with possible exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material with protective clothing provided.
- Meet quality standards.
Job Description - Laundry Utility Worker
- Lay out, fold, process, stack, weigh and transport linens throughout the department.
- Inspect all linen items for quality control (identify stains, repairs, discards) and place items in their proper place.
- Operate ironers, cart washers, conveyors, spreader-feeders, folders, steam tunnels, lift tables, presses and other equipment.
- Dump and sort soiled linens according to item and weight.
- Code individual customers' linen products to ensure accurate separation.
For more information
Please contact a Goodwill Workforce Development representative at: 414-353-6400 ext. 218
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