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Employment Specialist II

Job Description

$1,000 SIGNING BONUS!!!

Do you want to help change lives and grow your social responsibility? As an Employment Specialist II you will join an organization that places top priority on a positive company culture and one that has been making a difference in the lives of clients and in the community for over 29 years.

Job Description & Responsibilities: Working with clients with disabilities referred to us from Behavioral Health clinics, an Employee Specialist II assists our clients to reach their vocational goal through a variety of programs that ultimately results in employment. You will also play an invaluable role in serving, coaching, and learning from a diverse population of individuals with disabilities in various employment settings. This includes observing and assisting individuals/clients with disabilities while they work thereby helping them to become self-sufficient in their employment. Clients’ ages range from youth soon to graduate high school to all ages of adults.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Meet individually with all clients assigned on caseload for employment search assistance and training

· Assist with job readiness skills i.e., resume writing, master application, interview skills and applying for positions

· Identify employment opportunities and employer contacts

· Assist with securing interviews for clients based on client's goal

· Assist clients to maintain employment

· Meet clients at their place of work or training internship out in the community

· Daily driving between clients

· Assist clients in identifying their professional strengths and challenges

· Provide and share supportive and constructive feedback to clients

· Demonstrate and model professional and ethical employment behaviors

· Write clear, objective, and detailed case notes documenting your coaching, feedback, and client responses, meet documentation deadlines

· Maintain frequent and open communication with management and fellow team members to ensure the highest quality of customer service possible

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED required

Two years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities required

Professional work ethic and business casual dress

Flexibility with schedule to meet client's needs at different locations

Problem solving/analytical skills

Strong time management skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet a must

Reliable access to computer and internet

Good written and oral communication skills

Reliable transportation

Must pass background check and be able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card

Current driver’s license, insurance, and registration

Must have cell phone

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Salary: $20.00 per hour with paid travel time between clients and paid admin time while completing documentation

Benefits:

• $1000 signing bonus after 3 months of employment
• $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Gas reimbursement up to $260/month based on hours worked
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• HSA & FSA options

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• working with people with disabilities: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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