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tkMomentum is Hiring an Employment Specialist Near Grove, CA

History: Our story begins with Kevin, our inspiration and the "K" in tkMomentum. Kevin has cerebral palsy and for over 10 years, Kevin had been working in a sheltered program making less than minimum wage and receiving minimal job skills training. The situation made it difficult to transition into employment within the community. Kevin expressed to his brother Tyler, (The "T" in tkMomentum), that he felt trapped, like there were no opportunities for him and his peers in employment. At that very moment, the two brothers dreamt up tkMomentum and in 2017 officially launched the organization.

Mission: tkMomentum is a non-profit organization aiming to identify, obtain, and maintain individuals with disabilities' vision or version of meaningful employment.

Culture: tkMomentum is a client centered organization that views strengths over weaknesses. We believe that there is a suitable position for everyone. Our success comes from finding our clients a position that fits their needs and desires while providing comprehensive support and training to obtain employment where they will thrive and develop. Our approach to our clients directly translates to our strategy in training and developing our team members as well.

Job Description:

Employment Specialists help individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment live fuller, more independent lives by assisting in securing gainful employment. tkMomentum’s clients are those with with the following:

  • Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
  • Physical Disabilities and Injury Related Disabilities
  • Mental Health Barriers, History of Substance Abuse
  • Justice Involved
  • Students with Disabilities, and at Risk Youth
  • Individuals Experiencing Homelessness or Housing Insecurity

Employment specialists work directly with clients and oftentimes, their families, support team, and other service providers in order to optimize a client’s readiness for work. tkMomentum is looking for adaptable, understanding and self-motivated people to help our clients with disabilities and barriers to employment identify, obtain and maintain their vision or version of meaningful employment.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop rapport/understanding of clients needs and advocate on behalf of clients to employers, referral resources, and community support networks.
  • Draft, analyze, develop, track, and update client service plans focused on achieving gainful employment outcomes and/or independence.
  • Manage a caseload and case records
  • Phases of Employment and support service overview
  • Identify Employment: Assists clients in understanding strengths and how they may align with attainable employment options. Identify steps to achieving employment interests such as understanding educational requirements and steps to complete, typical job duties of employment interest, etc.
  • Obtain Employment: Assist clients in applying to jobs, advocate on behalf of clients to employers.
  • Maintain Employment: Assist clients in learning job tasks, employer expectations, and maintaining professional relationships.
  • External Barriers to Employment Support: Assist clients in learning public transportation and other transportation options, developing professional communication skills, develop technical and soft skills, develop resources necessary to continue to obtain/maintain employment.
  • Travel will be required in your designated region. Employment specialists will not have to solely work at the office but will have the option to meet clients at appropriate locations depending on clients needs. Employment specialists will be reimbursed for mileage.

Knowledge and Ability:

Understand disabilities and their impact on a person's independence and employment opportunities. Ability to communicate and write effectively, learn and adapt to implement changes, work well under pressure, work with individuals with high support needs, effectively prioritize, organize, and manage time, and use a variety of computer applications.

Please record or fill out the screening questionnaire email sent by really. In lieu of the questionnaire, a brief cover letter is acceptable covering why you are passionate about Human Services, your relevant experience to the job description, and why you would be a good fit into tkMomenetum’s work culture

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Choose your own hours
  • Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid Auto Insurance
  • 2 years professional experience
  • Do you want to work part-time or full-time

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$56k-70k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/21/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

10/31/2023

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