What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supported Employment Specialist position at Thrive?
Are you passionate about helping others? Would a flexible schedule be appealing to you? Are you highly motivated and organized?
Thrive is accepting applications for full-time Employment Specialists in the Ames area.
Job duties would include:
- Helping those with disabilities/employment barriers learn and perform job duties
- Help with barrier identification and ideas to overcome them
- Ensure partnered employers have great employees
- Assist Thrive consumers in their roles so that they can “Thrive” in community employment
- Helping consumers build job skills
- Assist in resume completion and interview preparation
- Assist in conducting job searches and completing applications
- Marketing and communication with community businesses
If you have excellent interview skills, outside-the-box thinking skills, the ability to work independently as well as with a team, and are passionate and professional about thriving to help others achieve their goals, apply with us!
Thrive is a family-owned business that offers:
- Flexible schedules
- Mileage and cell phone reimbursement
- Paid training
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays for full-time employees
- A generous retirement plan.
Candidates for this position should have a bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience, preferably in human services, sociology, psychology, education, or a related field. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and complete all professional development standards required by the State of Iowa to be employed in a Community Rehabilitation Provider setting within the required timelines. Reliable transportation is required.
THRIVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
