Sales Associate Thrift PT at Cape Abilities

West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Cash Handling, Inventory Management, Job Training, Mentorship, Communication, Problem Solving, Retail Operations, Product Pricing, Team Collaboration, Adaptability, Documentation

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY As part of a team, works with store management to achieve established goals and provide exceptional customer services. Assist with job training and mentorship for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury or other unique challenges. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* * Greets customers and provides information on sales items; informs customers of the Agency’s mission. * Performs transactions utilizing a cash register, computer or credit card machine. * Prices products and performs regular inventory checks. * Prepares items for sale including small repairs and cleaning. * Maintains clean and arranged sales floor for displaying items. * Reviews items to be considered for donation or sale. * Researches items to determine authenticity and pricing. * In collaboration with Job Coaches and Vocational leadership, provides job training and mentorship for the individuals we serve. * Serves as mandated reporter for suspected cases of abuse and/or neglect to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC). OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Performs additional duties, as assigned. COMPETENCIES * Adaptability: Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; inspires others to be adaptable to change. * Ethics, Values and Diversity: Promotes an appropriate and effective work environment and strives to ensure that the agency’s core values and beliefs are applied during all circumstances; genuinely cares about people; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages, lifestyle choices and genders; supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all; adheres to and promotes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); advocates for the rights and interests of individuals with disabilities to maximize their potential in the programs and communities of their choice. * Integrity and Trust: Is respectful, truthful, and transparent; keeps confidences; takes ownership and responsibility for decisions and outcomes. * Problem Solving and Judgment: Probes all useful and constructive sources to find pertinent answers; can analyze issues, identify problems and work toward appropriate solutions; collaborates with others or as part of a team; displays willingness to make decisions; makes timely decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment. * Oral and Written Communications: Speaks clearly, appropriately and effectively with a diverse group of individuals; is an active listener and gets clarification when necessary; participates constructively in meetings; is able to write clearly and succinctly; is able to communicate clearly in a variety of settings and situations. PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Prior retail experience preferred. * Must be able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form with coworkers and supported individuals and read fluently. * Successful completion of all state and Agency mandated trainings required upon hire. * Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner. * Ability to teach and model occupational tasks. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY * No supervisory responsibility. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. * Ability to move, lift and carry items weighing 35-40 pounds. * Exposure to the elements *External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

Responsibilities

The Sales Associate will provide exceptional customer service, manage retail transactions, and maintain the sales floor. Additionally, they will collaborate with job coaches to provide training and mentorship to individuals with disabilities.