Employment Specialist

LIVING INNOVATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC•Caribou, ID

12d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Living Innovations is seeking an hourly Employment Specialist to support individuals throughout Northern Maine. The role connects job seekers with local businesses and helps create customized employment opportunities that match each individual’s skills, aptitudes, and goals. The specialist provides short-term job coaching and direct care to support successful transitions into employment, collaborates with families, guardians, agency teams, and other stakeholders, and maintains required progress documentation. The position is based at the Caribou Office in Caribou, Maine, and is listed as full-time/part-time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid state-issued driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
At least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Pass all comprehensive state and company background checks.
Be a proactive problem-solver able to work independently and handle complex tasks with discretion and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

ACRE Certification and DSP Certification, or willingness to obtain them.
Background in sales or community outreach.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Reach out to local business owners and managers to identify staffing needs and collaborate on customized job opportunities.
Match job seekers with positions suited to their skill sets, aptitudes, and goals.
Provide short-term job coaching and direct care to help individuals transition into and succeed in new roles.
Participate in stakeholder meetings and implement employment plans.
Work collaboratively with families, guardians, and agency teams.
Maintain accurate documentation, including weekly WROCs and monthly progress reports.