Employment Specialist, (1191)

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington•Temple Hills, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Specialist provides case management and employment training related services to program participants in the Prince George’s County community. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting program participants to identify barriers to employment, identifying and securing services to reduce barriers, meeting emergency needs, job development and placement, job coaching as needed, and providing on-the-job supports.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of work experience specific to developmental disabilities, with one year preferably in employment services.
Possess a valid, local driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
Ability to work autonomously, flexible hours, and strong problem-solving skills are necessary for successfully accomplishing program outcomes.
Knowledge of MS Office software package and web browsing.

Nice To Haves

Case management experience desired.

Responsibilities

Implements job related curriculums for adults with developmental disabilities and other significant barriers to employment that focuses on work related skills and other “soft skills training” such as resume writing, interviewing skills, interpersonal communication, etc.
Provides case management/wrap around support services to program participants with consistent and timely follow-up to identify barriers and challenges, and to assist them in the accomplishment of identified goals.
Assists consumers, in conjunction with other program staff and the referring agency, to acquire appropriate documentation/ identification for employment and assist with travel needs of consumers to interviews, training sites, emergency needs, as required and necessary.
Identifies and develops potential internships, training and employment opportunities for participants with employers (this is geared toward specific vocational areas of interest), corporations, and other appropriate agencies, to foster community inclusion and integration through on-the-job training.
Works closely with consumers, staff, and other partners to develop jobs through various methods such as conducting online job searches, setting up job interviews, accessing One Stop Systems, cold calling, accessing other available community-based job banks.
Maintains established collaborative relationships and communication with other project staff, referring agencies, family members, and other support persons, to ensure consumers’ needs are addressed to support their accomplishments of vocational/personal outcomes.
Provides on the job support and follow-up activities in a timely, consistent manner to support successful employment outcomes for the program consumers.
Conducts situational assessments and evaluations of program participants’ work adjustment and on-the-job training.
Completes monthly and quarterly progress reports of program participants’ program participation.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.