Employment Specialist

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition assistance
• 401(k) matching

Responsibilities

• Delivers CCS service components
• Assesses each job seeker’s vocational functioning
• Develops individualized Placement Plans and Coaching Plans
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with area employers
• Provides job coaching and long-term follow-along supports
• Maintains a Career Portfolio for each job seeker
• Collaborates with the MassAbility Counselor, BRU/Job Placement Specialist, DDS service coordinators, and other members of the job seeker’s team
• Supports ServiceNet’s role as a Social Security Ticket to Work Employment Network
• Supports participants toward Ticket to Work milestone and outcome benchmarks
• Assists job seekers in accurately reporting earnings to Social Security
• Coordinates Partnership Plus referrals with state vocational rehabilitation
• Supports job seekers in obtaining information about their entitlements and how these are affected by employment
• Participates in Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) or other clinical team meetings
• Provides thorough, thoughtful, and timely documentation and data collection
• Assists job seekers in accessing assistive technology and adaptive equipment

Qualifications

• Candidates skilled in speaking American Sign Language are strongly encouraged to apply.
• A college degree is preferred but experience working with disabled populations in a vocational setting or success in sales and marketing will be considered.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations in diverse settings that build trust and support increased collaboration.
• Skilled in Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Active listening, Verbal & Written Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving are required skills.
• Travel is required; candidate requires a valid driver's license, driving experience and operable vehicle.
• Open to change and variety in the workplace while being sensitive to others' needs and feelings.
• Reliable, honest, avoids unethical behavior, and maintains confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Knowledge of Social Security Work Incentives and disability benefits is a plus (training provided).

Benefits and Pay

• $23.00 to $25.00 per hour
• Generous time-off package
• Comprehensive, health and dental insurance plans
• 403(B)-retirement plan, with employer matching
• Long-term disability benefits; paid life insurance
• Advancement opportunities, tuition assistance, and several more benefit options

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ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.