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What You’ll Do

The Employment Specialist will lead clients throughout all phases of employment. This includes preparing, obtaining and sustaining competitive employment in a community job setting that is person-centered and consistent with their vocational goals. Specifically, your work will center on:

Employment Services

• Provide all Pre-Vocational training (virtually and in-person; 1:1 and small group), Supported Employment 1:1, on site and Long Term Follow Along for assigned caseload including but not limited to:
  • Job application completion
  • Side by side vocational job training
  • Interview readiness, resume completion
  • Virtual and in-person employment readiness
• Responsible for the creation and administration of a comprehensive Individual Plan for Employment.
• Perform job development within the community.
• Facilitate at minimum 2 job clubs per month.
• Develops a professional working relationship with colleagues, supervisors, families, clients, stakeholders and providers.
• Communicate client progress with the appropriate team members, stakeholders and funder.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required and invited, minimally, the clients’ annual ISP meetings.
• Completion of all other duties that are needed to support the clients, families and programming quality progressions.

Who You Are & Keys to Success

To be successful in this position, you possess these qualities:

• Understanding of employment services. You have experience in providing employment services to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. You also have experience with employment readiness and pre-vocational skills development for job seekers.
• Belief in employment for all. You have a strong belief that people with special needs can and should be given every opportunity for competitive community-based employment. All decisions and actions are completed with a person-centered focus. You relate well to adults with disabilities; establish, positive relationship with each client.
• Communication and relationship is key.  You can communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. You are comfortable working in a remote environment. You problem solve through issues and deliver a high-level of customer service to clients consistently exhibiting professionalism and diplomacy. You respect and maintain confidentiality of consumers and co-workers
• You have a make it happen mentality. You are highly organized and motivated. You have experience in managing your work and time efficiently.
• Using technology. You are proficient in the use of computers, including the use of Google Workplace and video communications (Zoom, Google Meet). Microsoft Office knowledge preferred.