Employment Specialist I
About The Position
SPIN is seeking an outgoing, motivated Employment Specialist to help individuals seek and maintain employment. The role supports individuals in achieving and sustaining meaningful employment while adapting to changing daily routines and responsibilities. Employment Specialists work with individuals and colleagues to promote safety, wellness, personal growth, self-advocacy, and inclusive employment opportunities. The position is 40 hours weekly with a flexible schedule and requires some nights, weekends, and holidays. The job involves local travel; employees must have a driver’s license, a vehicle, and insurance. SPIN offers mileage reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle. Benefits for employees working 30 or more hours include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a cultural holiday, tuition reimbursement, a health reimbursement account, a childcare discount, a retirement plan with employer match, wellness rewards, longevity and referral bonuses, and other benefits. SPIN also supports ACRE/CESP certification through career pathing, professional development, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least 2 years of experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities or co-occurring disorders.
- Driver's license, vehicle, and insurance.
- Willingness to travel in the local region.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively with team members.
- Flexibility to meet program and customer needs.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
- 1 year of employment experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide employment support in accordance with each individual's Individual Support Plan, maintaining therapeutic boundaries and ensuring safety and needs are met.
- Advocate for individuals and promote self-advocacy, helping address barriers and communicate concerns with team members.
- Teach personal and professional skills that support job maintenance and meet employer objectives and needs.
- Monitor department productivity and service delivery against outcome and service-unit goals, making timely adjustments to support service quality.
- Help individuals develop strategies and make informed choices related to self-advocacy, health and safety, and career direction.
- Maintain accurate assessments, progress reports, employer documentation, and service billing records; use agency technology and meet established data-submission timeframes.
- Support and complete assessments, and develop employment opportunities suited to individuals' interests, strengths, and skill levels.
- Research and maintain information about relevant community resources, and use it to help individuals develop employment plans, portfolios, and resumes that support employment outcomes in an inclusive community.
Benefits
- Medical coverage for $5 per pay for employee-only coverage; the posting also describes full medical benefits for employees working 30 or more hours.
- Free dental and vision coverage for employees working 30 or more hours.
- Three weeks of PTO in the first year for employees working 40 hours.
- One cultural holiday of the employee's choice.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Health reimbursement account.
- Childcare discount.
- Retirement plan with biannual employer match.
- Up to $500 yearly in wellness plan rewards.
- Longevity and referral bonuses.
- ACRE/CESP certification support through career pathing, professional development, and continuing education.
- Mileage reimbursement when using a personal vehicle.
- Flexible schedule.
- Creative and forward-thinking work environment.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
