Supported Employment
Service participants receive assistance in finding a job in the community. Once individuals are employed, Goodwill provides on-site job coaching support for as long a necessary to help ensure the employer is satisfied with the work being done, and that the employee is happy with their job and is able to perform their job duties.
Developmental Training
Service participants come to one of Goodwill’s Developmental Training Program sites where they have the opportunity to work and earn a paycheck. They may also participate in classes designed to help them be as independent as possible, and prepare for possible community employment. eligibility for the Developmental Training Program is determined by the Central Illinois Service Access Program (CISA). Service participants must have a developmental disability and be eligible for the Medicaid Program.
Contract Services
Goodwill performs work on a contractual basis for area businesses. Work is brought to the Goodwill facility and is completed on site. Examples of work performed include collating, light assembly, packaging, shrink wrapping, sorting, and organizing. To request a bid – call 217-789-0400 and ask for Contracts.
Janitorial Services
Service participants work as part of mobile work crews, providing custodial and janitorial services in various locations throughout the community. Each crew is supervised by a Goodwill employee. Each service participant receives pay in accordance with their productivity on the job.
Rest Area Maintenance
Service participants work as part of a team to maintain the rest area just north of Springfield near Sherman. Service participants work full time under the supervision of Goodwill employees.
Workforce Development
Anyone with a barrier to employment and in need of assistance in preparing for and getting a job can receive assistance and training from the Goodwill Workforce Development Program Staff.
GoodGuides Youth Mentoring
The program is designed to promote opportunity and positive choices for youth who are at risk for delinquency and contact with the juvenile justice system. Please see the GoodGuides page for details about the program and becoming a mentor or mentee.
Services & Programs
Supported Employment
Service participants receive assistance in finding a job in the community. Once individuals are employed, Goodwill provides on-site job coaching support for as long a necessary to help ensure the employer is satisfied with the work being done, and that the employee is happy with their job and is able to perform their job duties.
Developmental Training
Service participants come to one of Goodwill’s Developmental Training Program sites where they have the opportunity to work and earn a paycheck. They may also participate in classes designed to help them be as independent as possible, and prepare for possible community employment. eligibility for the Developmental Training Program is determined by the Central Illinois Service Access Program (CISA). Service participants must have a developmental disability and be eligible for the Medicaid Program.
Contract Services
Goodwill performs work on a contractual basis for area businesses. Work is brought to the Goodwill facility and is completed on site. Examples of work performed include collating, light assembly, packaging, shrink wrapping, sorting, and organizing. To request a bid – call 217-789-0400 and ask for Contracts.
Janitorial Services
Service participants work as part of mobile work crews, providing custodial and janitorial services in various locations throughout the community. Each crew is supervised by a Goodwill employee. Each service participant receives pay in accordance with their productivity on the job.
Rest Area Maintenance
Service participants work as part of a team to maintain the rest area just north of Springfield near Sherman. Service participants work full time under the supervision of Goodwill employees.
Workforce Development
Anyone with a barrier to employment and in need of assistance in preparing for and getting a job can receive assistance and training from the Goodwill Workforce Development Program Staff.
GoodGuides Youth Mentoring
The program is designed to promote opportunity and positive choices for youth who are at risk for delinquency and contact with the juvenile justice system. Please see the GoodGuides page for details about the program and becoming a mentor or mentee.