Employment Specialist

Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Inc • New Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Specialist is a lead job coach within CareerAbility responsible for supporting individuals with disabilities in obtaining, maintaining, and succeeding in community-based employment. This role focuses on job coaching, job development, retention support, vocational discovery, and employer engagement. Employment Specialists primarily support individuals in customized employment settings but may also support pre-vocational or group employment services. A key part of this role is building strong relationships with both employers and individuals served to support successful, long-term job outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Vocational Rehab, ABA, or related field or 2+ years of job coaching experience
• ACRE Customized Employment certification preferred
• Knowledge of Employment First principles preferred
• Experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities and/or autism preferred
• Strong communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage relationships with employers and individuals served
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, web-based systems)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and acceptable driving record required
• PSL preferred or eligible to obtain

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on job coaching at community job sites
• Support individuals one-on-one and in small groups
• Teach and model job tasks and workplace expectations
• Support job development, retention, and workplace success
• Build and maintain positive employer relationships
• Provide travel training and transportation support as needed
• Advocate for workplace accommodations and individual strengths
• Complete documentation (progress notes, Setworks, reports, billing)
• Collaborate with internal Career Transition Specialists and team members

Benefits

• Competitive pay at $23.15/hour
• Full benefits for eligible employees
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Strong internal career growth pathways
• Mission-driven, supportive team culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level