Employment Specialist

Overview

Starting Rate: $18.50/hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am- 4pm

Who We Are

We are Advocates, a nonprofit, mission-driven organization providing comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We believe in respecting, compassion, and inclusion, and we strive to create a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values.
• Communicate effectively with each client as well as family members, when necessary.
• Manage a case load for 6-7 clients helping them look for work as well as job coaching individuals already employed.
• Create own schedule based on client caseload and communicate schedule weekly with supervisor.
• Think creatively to engage the client and help each person meet their employment goals.
• Sources job opportunities off of several different online job boards and communicate effectively with employers.
• Help clients with job applications, cover letters, resumes, interview skills and other soft skills needed for successful employment.
• Work independently as well as directly with each individual during the job development process.
• Complete required monthly progress reports and keep detailed job development logs and records for each individual on your caseload.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.
• At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities/autism.
• Medical experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status.