Employment Specialist

Professional Services Group • Kenosha, WI

14d • $21 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Professional Services Group (PSG), a community-based social services and mental health organization, is hiring an Employment Specialist for its Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Services program. PSG provides DVR consumers with employment readiness evaluation, job preparation and development, and career assessment services.

The Employment Specialist works directly with individuals with disabilities to provide career assessment and counseling and to help clients develop skills for workforce success. Services may include job shadows, internship placements, soft skills training, task analysis, systematic instruction, job preparation, job development, and job retention.

This is a part-time position with a flexible Monday–Friday schedule and the opportunity to grow into full-time work. The position is based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with hybrid or remote scheduling flexibility based on the daily schedule. The employee must be available to attend training and meetings at the Kenosha office. Local travel may be required and mileage is reimbursed. Client meetings may take place at the office, community centers, or clients’ homes.

The stated pay range is $21.00–$25.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, personal automobile insurance, and reliable daily transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Work experience in job development or job center services.
• Experience working and communicating with diverse populations and people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals’ employment readiness and identify barriers and accommodation needs.
• Maintain regular contact with assigned caseload.
• Meet with consumers at PSG offices, libraries, job centers, community buildings, or via internet or telephone.
• Provide employability skill-building services, researching and focusing on current job-search techniques.
• Provide job development and employment retention services for consumers.
• Contact employers to present DVR programs and consumers available for employment.
• Complete required billing and reports.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible hours and work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for part-time employees.
• 401(k) and profit sharing for part-time employees.
• Pet insurance for part-time employees.
• Full-time employees are offered paid time off and company holidays, health, vision, dental, and life insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• Work culture that values the health and well-being of clients and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed