What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Lumibility?
Description
In 1957, three families joined forces to create resources for their children with intellectual and other disabilities. They strived to give a voice to those who could not speak for themselves. Lumibility has grown to the innovative person-centered organization it is today, serving over 1200 children and adults. Learn more about us and the high-quality services we offer at www.lumibility.org
The Employment Specialist will individuals with disabilities in securing meaningful employment and providing and/or arranging the necessary job supports to ensure success.
Pay Rate: $21.00/hour
Hours: Full Time 40 hours/week
Location: Hamden area
Essential Functions (not limited to):
- Meet employment needs of assigned caseload, including: career exploration, job placement, career counseling, on and offsite coaching/support, and advocacy.
- Assist and advise individuals with career development, including but not limited to: resume writing, interview preparation, and best career practices.
- Train, support and monitor individuals at employment sites.
- Transport and/or assist in securing appropriate transportation for individuals to secure employment.
- Ensure each individual has a current and comprehensive electronic data base for all employment related information: assessments, work history, resume, job applications, interviews, positions, and employers.
- Work in varying locations as needed, this is a community-based position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. High school diploma required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience providing employment and/or transition supports to people with differing abilities.
- Must be able to provide support and services utilizing community based resources.
- Must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license, have an acceptable driving history and be able to utilize your own vehicle for Lumibility business as defined by Lumibility’s policy.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
- Skill in supervising and training, planning and organizing, problem solving
- Effectively write and communicate in a courteous and professional manner
- Attend to the physical and personal needs of adults with differing abilities, problem-solve effectively, maintain confidentiality, use adaptive and other equipment
- Ability to read and understand budgets and financial information, work successfully independently and in a team environment, and work flexible hours in varying locations as needed
Required Physical Effort:
Must be able to sit, stand and walk at an assigned location(s) and work for extended periods of time; bend/stoop, kneel and balance frequently; climb, reach above shoulder level; push/pull, squat and crouch occasionally; with assistance, lift, carry and position individuals of various weight. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day.
Benefits:
Lumibility offers a competitive benefits program including: Medical; HSA; Dental; Vision; Voluntary Life/AD&D; Voluntary Short Term and Long Term Disability; 401K with up to 5% matching contribution.
Lumibility is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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