Community Employment Specialist
About the role
Community Employment Program (CEP) services are designed to help individuals with varying disabilities gain and maintain meaningful employment. Our team helps by identifying client work interests and basic skills required, along with providing on‑the‑jobsite training and ongoing support.
Responsibilities
This is a direct care opportunity to support clients in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment in their communities. Services include engagement, assessment, job search, job development, treatment team collaboration, and long‑term job support.
Requirements
A high school diploma/GED and two years of experience in the human services field. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
Skills
Skills and knowledge in performing supported employment activities including identifying and negotiating potential jobs, getting clients integrated into jobs, providing job coaching assistance, and client advocacy with employers and clients. A driver’s license with 3‑points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
Benefits
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit‑eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid‑time‑off for benefit‑eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
Pay
This position has a flat pay rate of $22.01/hr.
Schedule
Day shift (in‑person).