Employment Specialist

SUMMARY

The Employment Specialist provides services necessary to assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment in integrated settings.

Essential Functions

• Develop employment opportunities for individuals through resources and contacts
• Provide on-site training and support to individuals to facilitate successful transition into employment
• Collaborate with managers and coworkers to develop natural supports and promote integration in the workplace
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with employers
• Provide ongoing support, including job training, counseling, and service coordination as needed
• Collect data and maintain records of job performance, training, and other employment data and supports
• Maintain communication with referral agencies, families, and other involved parties
• Participate in and facilitate meetings designed to solicit community support for individual job development and to identify ideal job types and environments
• Participate in staff meetings and regular supervision meetings
• Obtain Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification
• Train job coaches and/or individuals in employment and community-based activity goals
• Perform job coaching as requested at employment locations

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, experience working with developmentally disabled adults; experience in an employment service setting is preferred
• Skills in organizing work and coaching workers
• Skills in customer service
• Skills in verbal and written communication and relationship building with a wide range of people
• Ability to develop and maintain employment opportunities for developmentally disabled adults
• Ability to work as part of a team to develop and monitor work placements

TB Screening

Tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years.

Background Check

A qualifying criminal background check and driving record and a valid driver’s license are required.

Pay

$23.50 / Hourly

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm