Employment Consultant

DRTC•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Consultant supports individuals with disabilities in finding, learning, and maintaining meaningful employment in the community. The role helps participants identify their strengths, develop job skills, secure employment, and succeed over the long term. At least 67% of the workday is spent providing direct support. The position is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; evenings and weekends may be needed. The consultant conducts skills assessments and job-site analyses, assists with job applications and interview preparation, provides on-site job coaching, supports employers, and offers follow-along services. The role also develops employment opportunities and employer relationships through outreach, research, and community networking. Work may take place in offices, warehouses, retail, food service, and outdoor settings. The consultant is expected to maintain accurate documentation, confidentiality, professionalism, and safety standards. The employer offers comprehensive training, supportive leadership, and opportunities for growth. The listed pay is $17–$22 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass OSBI, MVR, DHS Registry, reference checks, drug testing, and all required screenings.
Must have a valid, Real ID-compliant driver's license.
Must have a personal vehicle in good working condition.
Must maintain 50/100/50 liability insurance with a business-use endorsement naming DRTC as an interested third party.
Must pass biannual MVR checks.
Strong computer skills and ability to learn agency software systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently in community-based settings.
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day.
Ability to lift 50 pounds vertically and/or 25 pounds horizontally.
Ability to frequently talk, listen, bend, stoop, grasp, and stretch.
Ability to perform CPR, First Aid, AED, the Heimlich maneuver, and seizure care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred.
Knowledge of Rehabilitative Services, DRS, and DDS funding preferred.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities strongly preferred.
Public relations or marketing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Spend at least 67% of the workday providing direct support to individuals with disabilities.
Conduct skills assessments and job-site analyses, and identify work preferences.
Assist individuals with job applications, interview preparation, and job-readiness tasks.
Provide on-site coaching in job tasks, communication, workplace behavior, and safety.
Support employers in training individuals and gather performance feedback.
Develop natural workplace supports and gradually reduce coaching as independence increases.
Provide follow-along services through scheduled job-site visits.
Maintain accurate documentation and uphold strict confidentiality.
Identify employment opportunities through employer outreach, online research, and community networking.
Build and maintain relationships with local employers.
Match individuals to appropriate job opportunities based on their skills, interests, and needs.
Represent the agency professionally in community settings.
Maintain professionalism, communication, and customer service.
Ensure individuals are trained in workplace safety procedures.
Follow agency safety-sensitive protocols and confidentiality standards.
Adapt to a variety of work environments, including offices, warehouses, retail, food service, and outdoor settings.
Perform CPR, First Aid, AED, Heimlich maneuver, and seizure care as required.