Community Placement Specialist

The Kennedy Collective•Trumbull, CT

4d•$18

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community , Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion by fostering individuals’ development, well-being, and growth. Job purpose: Market to local employers to develop both individualized and group employment opportunities and coordinate and facilitate services for assigned individuals which may include career exploration/counseling, job development, job placement, work skills evaluation, job coaching, and/or advocacy.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Bachelor’s Degree in one of the behavioral sciences preferred.
Three years of experience in networking, marketing, and/or community business development.
One year job development/employment experience with people with disabilities preferred.
May be required to communicate in another language and understand another culture i.e., Spanish, sign language.
Valid Driver’s License and must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
You are required to be in possession of a car on site during your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals to community sites in all weather conditions and throughout all neighborhoods.
Depending upon assignment, must be able to work in a variety of settings, weather conditions and locations.
Must maintain PMT and CPR Aid certification.
Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and the internet.
Work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
Communicate clearly in oral and written form on a constant basis.
Work independently, utilize good judgment, and possess a strong sense of initiative.
Provide physical interventions which may include lifting, mobility, first aid, and safety evacuations
Move weights up to 10 lbs. on a constant basis and 15 lbs. on an occasional basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the behavioral sciences preferred.
One year job development/employment experience with people with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Market to local employers to develop both individualized and group employment opportunities.
Coordinate and facilitate services for assigned individuals which may include career exploration/counseling, job development, job placement, work skills evaluation, job coaching, and/or advocacy.
Provide supports, based on individual need, to assist individuals in obtaining competitive employment and retention, which includes case management and service coordination.
Receive supervision from the Employment Services Manager regarding administrative and program implementation and compliance; receive supervision from the Marketing & Employer Relations Manager regarding marketing and job development.
Much of the daily operations with individuals must be coordinated without direct supervision.
Provide job development and employment supports as needed.
Develop community-based jobs for individuals based on individual interests, preferences and needs, as contracted by referring entity.
Provide vocational training and career counseling to prepare individuals for employment by acquainting individuals with marketable skills and workplace accepted standards.
Develop placement plans, evaluation sites and community-based jobs for individuals.
Maintain daily written records of service notes and evaluation results for submission of required service documentation.
Present written reports to funding source, individual and family.
Maintain open communication with employers and outside agencies as relevant to individuals.
Provide feedback to staff on employment trends and job opportunities.
Maintain accurate records and files according to agency.
Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.