What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Champlain Community Services?
Join our award-winning supported employment program working with individuals to develop career goals, seek and secure employment, and build partnerships with local businesses for long term employment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, enjoy working in a collaborative environment and have the desire to make an impact on their community.
This is an excellent position for someone who is looking for the next step in their career or to continue their work in this field.
Come be part of a team that has been voted as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont for 8 years in a row!
Essential Job Functions:
· Participate in achieving department goals set forth by the Director of Education and Employment Services
· Actively participate in weekly meetings with supported employment team
· Actively participate in staff meetings and required trainings
· Other duties assigned by the Director of Education and Employment Services or the Education and Employment Manager
· Training of job coaches at worksites and ongoing indirect supervision of job coaches
· Coverage for clients when job coach is absent – assist with personal care needs of client as needed during the day.
· Actively participate in transition meetings for individuals transitioning from school to adult services or for those seeking to transfer to CCS/Way2Work.
· Verbal and written communication with Service Coordinators and other parties in regard to clients’ work schedules, changes in employment and other related matters.
· Transportation support when needed
· Understanding an implementation of employment tools for successful employment (work incentives (SSI/SSDI)
· Create and maintain professional relationships with clients, families and team members - including comprehensive knowledge on client needs (ie: review of client files, communication with client support team).
· Marketing and sales of program in a professional manner
· Networking with Vermont businesses – including cold calling, spontaneous drop in and other networking opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21