What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Advisor position at Fello?
Fello supports people with disabilities to live the lives they choose. Employment plays an integral role in our lives – and everyone at every level benefits from the support, coaching, and feedback you need to do your job well. As an Employment Advisor, you will focus on job coaching, skill building, and job retention for the people you support. As an Employment Advisor, your primary responsibilities will be ensuring job goals are developed and implemented, providing transportation or follow-along supports to people who are working, and facilitating virtual and in-person job coaching sessions. The Employment Advisor is an encouraging, trusted guide for the people they support, always ready to boost people’s self-esteem and self-confidence as they work toward the goals in their person-centered plans.
Qualifications
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent along with at least two years of experience working with people with I/DD, though having a bachelor’s degree and experience with workforce development programs are pluses. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license with no significant violations as well as basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook. This position includes paid professional development and continued education, as well as a competitive benefit package. To apply, please visit our careers page at www.fello.org/careers. About Fello Fello is a dynamic regional organization providing person-centered supports for people with disabilities to live, work, and connect with their communities. We advocate for equity and access for people with disabilities to live self-determined lives and foster opportunities towards self-sufficiency. To learn more, visit www.fello.org. Fello highly encourages all employees to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
Qualifications
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent along with at least two years of experience working with people with I/DD, though having a bachelor’s degree and experience with workforce development programs are pluses. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license with no significant violations as well as basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook. This position includes paid professional development and continued education, as well as a competitive benefit package. To apply, please visit our careers page at www.fello.org/careers. About Fello Fello is a dynamic regional organization providing person-centered supports for people with disabilities to live, work, and connect with their communities. We advocate for equity and access for people with disabilities to live self-determined lives and foster opportunities towards self-sufficiency. To learn more, visit www.fello.org. Fello highly encourages all employees to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.