What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS INC?
Job description:
Community Connections Inc. is seeking a compassionate and motivated Employment Specialist to join our team in the Fall River community. In this role, you will work directly with adults with disabilities to help them build job skills, explore career opportunities, and successfully secure and maintain meaningful employment. You will provide hands-on support including career planning, job search assistance, interview preparation, transportation, and on-the-job coaching.
This position also involves building relationships with local businesses to create employment opportunities and helping individuals with disabilities develop the confidence and independence needed to succeed in the workplace. If you are someone who enjoys mentoring others, working in the community, and making a meaningful impact in people’s lives, this is a rewarding opportunity to do just that.
What You'll Do as an Employment Specialist:
- Create and implement employment plans
- Place individuals in community based jobs that are consistent with their employment service goal
- Maintain relationships with community businesses to secure employment opportunities for individuals we serve
- Provide supervision and job support
- Document individuals' progress toward employment plan objectives and keep up-to-date case records
- Develop and expand opportunities for community integration to address the employment, social, and recreational interests of the individuals we serve
What You'll Need as an Employment Specialist:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Bachelor's Degree in human service or business field preferred
- 1 year's experience and/or training working with individuals with disabilities
- Valid driver's license, access to a motor vehicle, and satisfactory driving record
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Strong computer and word processing skills
Who You Are as an Employment Specialist:
- An advocate for individuals with disabilities
- Someone who enjoys teaching others
- Someone who wants variety in their work duties
- Someone who enjoys driving
What Community Connections Can Provide You:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue 20/20 Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- PTO: 9 Paid Holidays, 10 Vacation days, 3 Personal days
- Employer paid Group Life/AD&D Insurance
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match
- A workplace with both heart and soul
- Personal and professional development
- The opportunity to positively impact the lives of the individuals we serve
To be considered for this position, please apply through our official website at https://communityconnectionsinc.org/careers. Thank you!
Community Connections Inc. is an EEO employer, disability and veterans.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
- Are you ready to make meaningful friendships with people with disabilities?
- What is the best method to contact you, email, call or text?
- Are you available to work 40 hours per week, M-F 8am-4pm?
- Are you interested in working in the Fall River or South Yarmouth location?
Experience:
- Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)