Employment Specialist (SourceAmerica on behalf of our Non-Profit Partners)

Would you like to be a part of a team that helps people reach their employment goals? Do you have experience working with individuals with disabilities? Do you have sales or business development experience? If so, read on! If interested, please apply for this opportunity.

At SourceAmerica, we are committed to serving as a connector for people with disabilities and veterans. We are currently recruiting talent on behalf of our nonprofit network who has a position for an Employment Specialist!

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

As an Employment Specialist, you will assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment through a variety of methods including job development and instruction of employability skills and techniques.

WORK SCHEDULE & LOCATION

This position is full time and scheduled Monday – Friday from 8am to 4pm. Selected candidates must be able to commute throughout Oakland County. Mileage will be reimbursed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide individual instruction in the areas of interviewing skills, filling out applications, and role-playing telephone contacts and interviews.
• Maintain confidential files, records, and documents pertaining to assigned consumers, as well as record daily attendance and record keeping necessary for weekly reports and final discharge summaries.
• Understand how various disabilities may affect job placement and how to best deal with disabilities during job interviews and employment.
• Develop and implement individualized placement plans to assist consumers in locating community based employment, conduct presentations to community.
• Contact and visit potential employers on behalf of consumers to present placement options.
• Conduct direct placement activities on behalf of individual consumers as needed/requested and maintains log outlining such efforts.
• May be required to drive consumer to job interviews and job trials.
• Inform employers of incentive programs, which are available to companies who hire individuals with disabilities.
• Conduct on-going community PR efforts regarding agency programs and services by contacting and visiting employers and conducting employee education sessions.
• Work with referral source personnel to facilitate communication between all involved parties.
• Participate in various team meetings and visit current and potential referral sources.
• Act as an advocate for individuals with disabilities, upholds agency rules, regulations, and policies, including confidentiality guidelines.
• Conduct comprehensive follow-up services by visiting consumers and employers on the job to increase job retention, including direct training of consumers employed in the community.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Associate degree in social service field, human resources, or related field;
• Minimum of 6 months in-group instruction mandatory;
• 2 years’ experience working with disabled population with 1-year experience in community integrated employment.
• Pass a criminal history and personal background checks prior to hire.
• Must be legally licensed with reliable transportation at all times with proper vehicle registration and insurance
• Uphold stated Agency rules and regulations as stated in the Personnel Policy including confidentiality of consumer information.
• Abide by HIPAA regulations of confidentiality as outlined in the Personnel and Agency manuals.
• Uphold Michigan’s Department of Community Health codes and regulations concerning the rights and care of consumers served.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that is conductive to good relationships between customers, consumers, co-workers and supervisors.
• Obtain information from consumer to prepare resume, assist consumers in writing cover letters and mailing resumes to prospective employers.
• Enter consumer data into electronic data system and uses computer to prepare consumer resumes and cover letters as needed.
• Operate computers, printers, copiers, and any other equipment commonly utilized for rehabilitation;
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
• Recognize and set priorities, and to plan, coordinate and organize own work;

COMPENSATION

This position pays $17.13 -$18.40/hr

READY TO APPLY?

If you're an Employment Specialist seeking dependable work, a mission-driven environment, and the opportunity to keep essential facilities operating at their best, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $17.13 - $18.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• An Associate's degree or higher in social service field, human resources, or related field is required; Do you meet this requirement?
• If selected, you must be legally licensed with reliable transportation at all times with proper vehicle registration and insurance. Can you satisfy this requirement?
• This position is full time and scheduled Monday – Friday from 8am to 4pm. Selected candidates must be able to commute throughout Oakland County. Mileage will be reimbursed. Can you satisfy this requirement?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• working with disabled population : 2 years (Required)
• working in community integrated employment: 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $17 - $18