Employment Specialist/Job Coach- Employment Services
About The Position
United Ability is an organization that provides a variety of services to individuals with disabilities. We are currently seeking candidates to join our team as an Employment Specialist assisting and supporting people with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining community employment. Working through our established business partners and networking with potential employers, you will work collaboratively to assist our clients in job placement and maintaining employment. If you are someone who has a passion for helping people, someone who is energetic, and someone who is career-oriented and looking for more than just a “job”, then you have found your calling. Each day working with these individuals and being a part of their employment goals will allow you to see how much your work matters!
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Successful completion of motor vehicle screening.
- Ability to work occasional weekend.
- Ability to teach and coach in a positive manner.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Background in employment, staffing, or business development preferred.
Responsibilities
- Screens candidates by interview, reviewing documents and recording results.
- Develops vocational profile.
- Assess vocational interests and connections.
- Assists with candidate’s transportation and other support services needs.
- Identifies services and opportunities in candidate’s preferred area of work.
- Determine candidate’s skills.
- Document all information gained.
- Ensures CARF standards are met with completing and updating annual documents.
- Complete all documentation for invoicing.
- Develop jobs for candidates.
- Surveys community for job openings and arranges interviews.
- Networks within the community.
- Collects and documents information about available jobs.
- Communicate goals and methods of United Ability to potential employers.
- Documents job development efforts in Therap.
- Counsels with parents/caregivers about job expectations.
- Assists with job interview/training.
- Accommodates /trains candidates in use of technology.
- Tracks progress of employee once on the job.
- Conducts employee/employer satisfaction assessments.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 3 weeks paid vacation with additional paid sick time
- Subsidized childcare for eligible employees
- Life insurance, disability benefits, health and wellness programs
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Immediate app that allows you to draw your earned pay when you need it
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
