What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Renewed Horizons?
Employment Specialist – Help People Find Meaningful Employment! 🌟
📍 Location: Hayden, Idaho & Surrounding Areas
💲 Compensation: Salary
⏳ Job Type: Full-time
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday with some flexibility based on participant schedules, might include some weekend hours as needed for participant success.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, mileage reimbursement, PTO, paid training, as well as other voluntary benefits!
Renewed Horizons is looking for an outgoing and motivated Employment Specialist to join our Supported Employment team!
This position works directly with individuals with developmental disabilities to help them find, obtain, and maintain meaningful employment in our community. A big part of this role is getting out into the community, connecting with local businesses, developing employment opportunities, and finding the right job match for each person we support.
💼 What You'll Do:
🔎 Get to know participants' strengths, interests, abilities, and employment goals
🤝 Connect with local businesses to develop employment opportunities
🌟 Build and maintain positive relationships with employers throughout the community
📋 Assist participants with applications, resumes, interviews, and the hiring process
💡 Look for creative job opportunities that match each participant's individual strengths and interests
👥 Work with employers to understand their staffing needs and identify potential job matches
💙 Provide job coaching and workplace support once employment is secured
🌱 Teach workplace skills and help participants become more independent on the job
📊 Track progress and complete required documentation
📞 Communicate with participants, employers, families, and other members of the support team
🌟 We're Looking for Someone Who:
✔️ Is outgoing and enjoys meeting and talking with new people
✔️ Is comfortable approaching businesses and developing professional relationships
✔️ Is creative, motivated, and willing to think outside the box
✔️ Has strong communication and organizational skills
✔️ Can work independently and take initiative
✔️ Is dependable, flexible, and has a positive attitude
✔️ Enjoys helping others recognize their strengths and reach their goals
Experience in job development, recruiting, sales, business development, Supported Employment, or working with individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person!
Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license, current car insurance, and reliable transportation. Must be able to pass a federal background check.
CPR & First Aid certification will be paid for in full upon being hired by us, if not already certified.
💙 Why Renewed Horizons?
Here at Renewed Horizons, we offer competitive wages, PTO after 90 days, paid training, benefits, mileage reimbursement, and a fun and supportive work environment!
But most importantly, we offer a fulfilling job. You'll have the opportunity to help individuals recognize their strengths, find meaningful employment, build greater independence, and become valued members of their workplace and community.
If you're a people-person who loves making connections and wants a career where you can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! 🌅