Employment Specialist - FL

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals with developmental disabilities both on and off the job site, developing work related skills.
• Teach others how to be successful in their job by role modeling and providing ongoing feedback and support.
• Assist individuals in handling day to day responsibilities at the job site.
• Facilitate relationships between the individual and employer and co-workers.
• Ensure a safe, positive and meaningful work experience for the individual.
• Completion of required documentation and communication of pertinent information to the individual and their support team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or high school equivalency.
• Two years experience providing vocational strength based services preferred.
• Valid driver’s license that is in compliance with Heritage Christian Services’ motor vehicle record standards, and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work a rotation of shifts including flexibility with schedules is required.
• Ability to work independently is required.
• Flexibility to work effectively with people with a variety of disabilities and barriers to employment is required.
• The ability to effectively communicate with individuals to further assure their growth and development are required.
• The ability to adapt to a variety of work environments.
• The ability to effectively use technology to complete required documentation and communication.