Employment Specialist (Part Time)

About the role

The Employment Specialist assists consumers in finding employment, job trainings, and educational programs aligned with their career goals. They mentor and support clients by providing skill-based instruction, encouraging growth through various activities, and preparing them for employment.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support clients through skill-based instruction and positive behavioral strategies.
• Provide systematic instruction, interview preparation, job training, follow-along supports, discovery activities, volunteer work, internships, travel training, and civic involvement.
• Identify and develop partnerships with businesses to hire and promote individuals with disabilities, including creating internship sites and collaborating with companies to accommodate employees with barriers to employment.
• Communicate effectively and apply critical thinking skills to support clients and corporate decision-makers.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation, or related field.
• One to two years of experience in supported employment services or one year of experience working with people with disabilities.
• Ability to relate to a diverse group of individuals, including clients, colleagues, and corporate decision-makers.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Effective time management, attentiveness, problem-solving abilities, reliability, adaptability, attention to details, effective decision-making, and prompt response times to deadlines/documentation.
• Team player and proactive mentality.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation, or related field.
• One to two years of experience in supported employment services or one year of experience working with people with disabilities.
• Ability to relate to a broad range of individuals, including clients, colleagues, and corporate decision-makers.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Effective time management, attentiveness, problem-solving abilities, reliability, adaptability, attention to details, effective decision-making, and prompt response times to deadlines/documentation.
• Team player and proactive mentality.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.