Employment Consultant -

DRTC•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•$17 - $22

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 long-term through vocational rehabilitation and job coaching. The position involves providing direct support, assessing skills and work preferences, helping with job applications and interview preparation, coaching individuals at job sites, and supporting employers as they train participants. The Employment Consultant also develops natural workplace supports and gradually reduces coaching as participants gain independence, while providing follow-along services and maintaining accurate, confidential documentation. The role also develops employment opportunities through employer outreach, online research, and community networking, and builds relationships with local employers. Work may take place in offices, warehouses, retail, food service, and outdoor settings. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with evenings and weekends as needed. The listed salary is $17–$22 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass OSBI, MVR, DHS Registry, reference checks, drug test, 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 bi-annual 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 perform CPR, First Aid, AED, Heimlich maneuver, and seizure care.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Spend at least 67% of the workday providing direct support to individuals with disabilities.
Conduct skills assessments and job site analyses, and identify individuals’ work preferences.
Assist individuals with job applications, interview preparation, and job readiness tasks.
Provide on-site job coaching in job tasks, communication, workplace behavior, and safety.
Support employers in training individuals and gather performance feedback.
Develop natural workplace supports and gradually fade 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 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.