What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at United Disabilities Services?
Company Overview
At the heart of our work is a meaningful mission: Enhancing Abilities and Changing Lives. Every day, we work closely with those we servehelping individuals and their families navigate the complex healthcare landscape and understand the full spectrum of care options available. Our efforts are guided by a deep commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and a high quality of life for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Summary
We are seeking a motivated Employment Specialist I to support individuals with disabilities in preparing for, securing, and maintaining competitive employment. This role includes job development, assessments, job coaching, and follow-up services for individuals referred by OVR, school districts, and community agencies. The position may also provide occasional support as a substitute instructor in Transition School.
The Employment Specialists responsibilities are:
- Provide job development, job coaching, and career counseling.
- Conduct vocational assessments and complete all required documentation.
- Assist participants with rsums, applications, interviews, transportation, and workplace onboarding.
- Build relationships with employers and advocate for participants.
- Maintain timely case notes and meet agency communication standards.
- Teach pre-vocational or independent living classes as needed.
Position Requirements:
Bachelors degree in education, rehabilitation, psychology, social work, counseling or other social/human service preferred. Associates degree accepted with 3 years of relevant and related experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in teaching, counseling or working with individuals with disabilities strongly preferred.
Start your journey. If you're driven to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities and older adults, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our committed team at UDS Foundation.
UDS Foundation offers:
- Career advancement opportunities
- Remote working
- Phenomenal healthcare benefits and safety and wellness programs
- An environment that supports and promotes diverse backgrounds and viewpoints
- Lucrative paid time off, including short- and long-term disability coverage
- Highly competitive compensation package
- Retirement account
- Continuing education reimbursement program
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.