What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist | $21.00 - $23.63 / hour position at Easterseals Midwest?
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Easterseals leads the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and our community. Join us, and together, we will make the world a better, brighter, more fulfilling place for all.
We all want to find a career we love. As an Employment Specialist at Easterseals, you will help unlock strengths, discover passions and develop employment skills so those with disabilities can find a job they love! Join us!
The Employment Specialist supports individuals with disabilities in gaining competitive employment. This position assesses skills; assists with career exploration, discovery and planning activities; teaches employment-related skills through pre-employment training; and provides on-the-job and retention supports. Ensures supports provided meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements and accreditation standards.
- Full-time employment opportunities
- Hours include evenings and weekends for job coaching commitments
- Pay based on individual experience
- Yearly raise opportunities
- Job training
- Comprehensive PTO, retirement, and health benefits package for full-time team members
Qualifications for this role include:
- High school diploma or equivalent required. College coursework in human services or business-related field preferred.
- Knowledge of individuals with disabilities required.
- At least one year of experience working with individuals within the human services field preferred.
- Experience working in employment services preferred.
- At least one year of experience working in customer service or sales preferred.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required.
- Ability to obtain a class E license and have reliable transportation.
- Only candidate's who upload their resume will be considered for position
Salary : $21 - $24