Employment Training Specilaist

Job Responsibilities

• Assess skills and develop individualized plans to assist individuals in obtaining/maintaining employment.
• Develop a career pathway.
• Address any barriers/ potential barriers to employment, assist with job searching skills, resume writing, interviewing/social skills, and workplace behavior.
• Provide on the job support, provide strategies, teach skills, and promote workplace integration.
• Train and support employers and assist with any workplace accommodations.
• Collaborate with the individual, employers, planning teams, families, and community organizations.
• Advocate for the rights and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in the workforce.
• Implement strategies to monitor progress.
• Document services delivered.
• Maintain contact with individual support teams.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in employment services.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old
• Must have a drivers license
• Must have own vehicle

Qualifications

• Receive ACRE certification

Benefits

• DailyPay – access your pay when you need it!
• Retail plan – both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!