Employment Specialist

Community Connections•Fall River, MA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Connections Inc. is seeking a compassionate and motivated Employment Specialist to join our team in the Fall River community. In this role, you will work directly with adults with disabilities to help them build job skills, explore career opportunities, and successfully secure and maintain meaningful employment. You will provide hands-on support including career planning, job search assistance, interview preparation, transportation, and on-the-job coaching. This position also involves building relationships with local businesses to create employment opportunities and helping individuals with disabilities develop the confidence and independence needed to succeed in the workplace. If you are someone who enjoys mentoring others, working in the community, and making a meaningful impact in people’s lives, this is a rewarding opportunity to do just that.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
1+ year's experience and/or training working with individuals with disabilities
Valid driver's license, access to a motor vehicle, and satisfactory driving record
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Strong computer and word processing skills
Experience: Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in human service or business field preferred
An advocate for individuals with disabilities
Someone who enjoys teaching others
Someone who wants variety in their work duties
Someone who enjoys driving

Responsibilities

Create and implement employment plans
Place individuals in community based jobs that are consistent with their employment service goal
Maintain relationships with community businesses to secure employment opportunities for individuals we serve
Provide supervision and job support
Document individuals' progress toward employment plan objectives and keep up-to-date case records
Develop and expand opportunities for community integration to address the employment, social, and recreational interests of the individuals we serve