Employment & Training Support

Summary

The Employment Specialist works directly with individuals with disabilities to support them in obtaining and maintaining competitive, integrated employment. This position carries an active caseload and provides individualized, person-centered employment services, including career exploration, job development, placement, and ongoing follow-along support. The Employment Specialist collaborates with participants, employers, and service providers to identify strengths, address barriers to employment, and promote long-term job success.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive, integrated employment.
• Provide individualized, person-centered employment services, including career exploration, job development, placement, and ongoing follow-along support.
• Collaborate with participants, employers, and service providers to identify strengths, address barriers to employment, and promote long-term job success.
• Engage in employer outreach, job coaching, and advocacy for workplace accommodations.
• Maintain accurate documentation to track progress and outcomes in compliance with program requirements.

Qualifications

• At minimum, a Bachelor's degree with one year of experience providing employment services to individuals with developmental disabilities or other employment barriers; or an Associate's degree with two years of related experience; or a High School diploma, GED, or HiSET with three years of relevant experience.
• Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, use of vehicle and willingness to transport participants in personal vehicle.
• Must be able to travel within the region to access residential settings, employers, offices, and community organizations.
• Fluency in Spanish required.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance plans.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account.
• Pet-plan discount program offered through Fetch.
• Company paid Long-term Disability insurance.
• Company paid Short-term Disability insurance (NY & OK employees only).
• Company paid Life & AD&D insurance.
• Employer matched 403B contributions starting day 1 of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off (11 Paid Holidays a year).
• Access to training and professional development resources through our comprehensive online learning platform.
• Referral Incentive bonus.
• Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential assistance for all life challenges.
• Work-life balance.