Employment Specialist

LIVING INNOVATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC•Bangor, ME

33d•$20 - $22

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 job opportunities suited to individuals’ skills, aptitudes, and goals. The specialist provides short-term job coaching and direct care to support successful workplace transitions, collaborates with families, guardians, stakeholders, and agency teams, and maintains required progress documentation. The ideal candidate is caring, outgoing, proactive, and able to work independently while handling complex tasks with discretion and flexibility. The position is listed as full-time/part-time, with a day shift, and is based at the Bangor Gilman Road location in Bangor, Maine.

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.
Ability 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

Network with local business owners and managers to identify staffing needs and develop customized job opportunities.
Match job seekers with positions aligned with their skills, aptitudes, and goals.
Provide short-term job coaching and direct care to support individuals as they transition into and succeed in new roles.
Participate in stakeholder meetings and implement employment plans in collaboration with families, guardians, and agency teams.
Maintain accurate documentation, including weekly WROCs and monthly progress reports.