Employment Coordinator - Liberty Club West

Chimes•Baltimore, MD

14h•$20

About The Position

Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential. Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S): Responsible for generating community employment leads through cold calls, networking and web sites Documents all job and contact leads on appropriate forms Consistently meets established quotas, including but not limited to community job placements Job develops and secures employment opportunities for people in various Vocational Services Provides training to people prior to job searching on proper interviewing techniques, proper attire for interviewing and assists with resumes Accompanies clients on job interviews Completes job analysis to familiarize self with the employers’ expectations May submit contract bids for all areas of employment services Educates client and family regarding employment and the impact it may have on social security benefits being received Assists client in completing job application and any other related or necessary paperwork if needed Responsible for providing skill training and job coaching support for person(s) on employer’s premises in the community. Maintains CESP and ACRE certifications Responsible for ongoing and follow along job coaching support Completes data collection for each individual assigned Provides mobility training for assigned people Acts as the agency representative with employers and the public Assumes other duties as needed

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience: Experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities a plus.
Must be able to work a flexible shift including nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Must have an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for generating community employment leads through cold calls, networking and web sites
Documents all job and contact leads on appropriate forms
Consistently meets established quotas, including but not limited to community job placements
Job develops and secures employment opportunities for people in various Vocational Services
Provides training to people prior to job searching on proper interviewing techniques, proper attire for interviewing and assists with resumes
Accompanies clients on job interviews
Completes job analysis to familiarize self with the employers’ expectations
May submit contract bids for all areas of employment services
Educates client and family regarding employment and the impact it may have on social security benefits being received
Assists client in completing job application and any other related or necessary paperwork if needed
Responsible for providing skill training and job coaching support for person(s) on employer’s premises in the community.
Maintains CESP and ACRE certifications
Responsible for ongoing and follow along job coaching support
Completes data collection for each individual assigned
Provides mobility training for assigned people
Acts as the agency representative with employers and the public
Assumes other duties as needed