Employment Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

Do you like helping others? Our Employment Specialist position helps individuals to maximize their independence and employability while they cope with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, or the stress of daily life. They assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement. This position also assist in creating the schedule for our Job Coaches.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred 2 years experience in supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, job placement, or similar field.
• Preferred have knowledge of and experience working with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Include but not limited to)

• Arrange physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing client needs and developing rehabilitation plans
• Collaborate with referral source, community agencies, and local businesses to discuss work goals and opportunities individuals with disabilities
• Converse with clients to discuss their options and goals for successful plan development
• Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals
• Prepare and maintain records and case files including client personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, and relevant correspondence
• Participate in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs, and evaluating the success of placements
• Locate client employment barriers such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, and transportation issues and work with client to develop strategies to overcome these barriers
• Start and complete weekly job coaching schedule and email it out to all of the job coaches and Director
• Train new job coaches

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Great communication skills, verbal and written
• Be reliable and dependable
• Confidentiality
• Ability to maintain positive relationships
• Exhibit leadership skills
• Ability to resolve conflict

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• vocational: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $16