Volusia County Employment Specialist

Easter Seals Florida•Daytona Beach, FL

2d•$20 - $20

About The Position

The Employment Specialist helps individuals with disabilities prepare for and achieve successful employment outcomes. The position delivers youth workforce development and job-readiness instruction, vocational counseling, career development support, job-search and placement assistance, on-the-job training, and individualized job coaching. The role supports participants in learning workplace expectations, building employment skills, and securing and maintaining competitive employment. The position works with participants in classroom, internship, field-experience, and employer-site settings. It builds relationships with employers, schools, and community partners to develop employment opportunities, monitors participant progress, and provides individualized support. Travel to classroom locations and employers throughout Volusia County is required. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with hours scheduled during and outside of high school hours. Pay is $20 per hour, with the opportunity to earn bonuses.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, plus two years' experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program.
Experience in job placement, job coaching, counseling, or other related work with persons with disabilities.
Experience working with persons with disabilities on job-skills training, self-advocacy training, or daily-living-skills training is required.
Experience assisting with personal needs, such as monitoring behaviors, is required.
Ability to meet approved driver qualifications to drive a personal vehicle for work, including being at least 21 years old and having a good driving history.

Nice To Haves

Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist certification is preferred; if not already held, it is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Train the Trainer certification is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
CPR and First Aid certification is preferred, or to be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

Teach youth workforce development and job-readiness skills using a certified curriculum.
Instruct classroom-based training in workplace expectations, career exploration, employability skills, and self-advocacy.
Provide vocational counseling and help participants identify suitable career goals and vocational objectives.
Help participants develop job-readiness skills, including resume writing, interviewing, communication, and professional conduct.
Assist participants with job searching, job placement, and securing competitive employment.
Provide on-the-job training and job coaching to support participants as they begin and maintain employment.
Monitor participant progress and provide individualized support to promote long-term employment success.
Participate in student classroom activities, internships, field experiences, and other hands-on learning opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with employers, schools, and community partners to create employment opportunities.
Travel to classroom locations and employers in Volusia County to conduct training, meet participants, and provide coaching and support at employer worksites.
Drive a personal vehicle to meetings and other business-related activities as required.