Community Employment Specialist

Major Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload to provide job readiness and job coaching services
• Develop, modify, and monitor results of the job seeker’s goals, fading help as job seeker becomes more independent
• Maintain strong relationships with existing employers and companies
• Conduct assessments for job seekers. Meet with consumer, family, and others to understand the total life experience
• Support job seekers in obtaining interviews for identified jobs
• Attend interview if needed
• Support those currently employed to increase skills, abilities, hours, duties, and authority as desired for career development

Requirements

• Associates degree in a human services related field & 1 year experience in human services or disability services
• Vehicle and driver's license required

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• 401(k), with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Amble paid vacation and sick time
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
• Annual holiday party and office outings
• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Dress-down Fridays
• Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

Pay

The base pay for this position ranges is $22/hr.

Schedule

N/A