Career Catalyst Employment Support Specialist II (Job Coach)

Job Overview

The Career Catalyst Employment Support Specialist II (ESS II) facilitates employment-focused, community-based activities, and provides support and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities participating in The Arc Baltimore’s Career Catalyst program.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure adherence to agency mission to support people lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships.
• Ensure all people receiving support are treated with dignity and respect.
• Provide guidance and actively support people to ensure successful participation in activities of their choosing and achievement of their goals based on their person-centered plan.
• Work as a role model, mentor, and trainer for people seeking employment and the development and maintenance of skills and increased independence related to community membership.
• Create partnerships that will further employment-related opportunities and experiences for people participating in Career Catalyst.
• Coordinate, schedule, and execute daily activities.
• Transport people supported to activities in the community.
• Complete accurate and quality daily documentation and reporting related to people’s activities and progress towards goals.
• Maintain the health and safety needs of the people we support in all environments and situations.
• Develop individualized job placements that match the person’s vocational interests, skills and needs.
• Assist with interviews.
• Provide onboarding assistance and individualized intensive job support for people who obtain employment.
• Stay current with all training required for the position.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• 3-5 years of professional work experience in a similar relevant industry.
• A valid driver’s license (not provisional) with a clean driving record.
• The ability to transport people supported as needed.
• The ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
• The ability to have consistent access to a cell phone.

Preferred

• An A.A. degree in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, and 2 years of experience working with supported people.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, and/or 1 year of experience working with support people.