Disability Employment Specialist

Professional Services Group • Kenosha, WI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Professional Services Group (PSG), a community-based social services and mental health organization, is hiring an Employment Specialist for its DVR Services program. PSG is a registered vendor with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), providing consumers with employment readiness evaluation, job preparation and development, and career assessment services.

The Employment Specialist works directly with individuals with disabilities to provide career assessment and counseling, and to help clients build skills for workforce success. Services may include job shadows, internship placements, soft skills training, task analysis, systematic instruction, job preparation, job development, and job retention. This part-time position starts at 20–25 hours per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time schedule as the caseload expands.

The position is based in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Hybrid or remote scheduling flexibility is available depending on the daily schedule, but the employee must be available to attend the Kenosha office for training and meetings as needed. Local travel may be required and mileage is reimbursed. Client meetings may take place at the office, community centers, or clients’ homes.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Personal automobile insurance.
• Reliable transportation on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Work experience in job development or job center services.
• Experience working and communicating with diverse populations and people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals’ employment readiness and determine barriers and accommodation needs.
• Maintain regular contact with assigned caseload.
• Meet with consumers at PSG offices, libraries, job centers, community buildings, or by internet or telephone.
• Provide employability skill-building services using current job-search techniques.
• Provide job development and employment retention services for consumers.
• Contact employers to present DVR programs and consumers available for employment.
• Complete required billing and reports.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and work-life balance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• Part-time employees are offered a 401(k), profit sharing, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet insurance.
• Full-time employees are offered paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; and short-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed