Employment Specialist

Brightli • Nevada, NV

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About The Position

The Employment Specialist helps individuals identify career goals, secure employment, and build long-term workplace success. The role partners with clients to explore career opportunities, create personalized employment plans, connect with employers, and provide ongoing support for job retention. It combines career coaching, community engagement, job development, and direct support, while coordinating with clients, employers, referral sources, and community partners. The specialist serves as an advocate and resource throughout each individual's employment journey.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance required.
• Successful completion of background screenings, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, internet platforms, and electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight hours as needed.
• Must provide evidence of being free from infectious and contagious diseases as required by organizational and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of supporting individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment, education, or independent living.
• Understanding of case management, rehabilitation principles, and community-based support services.
• Knowledge of community resources for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing employment services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with individualized career planning to identify strengths, interests, abilities, and employment goals.
• Develop employer partnerships and create competitive, integrated employment opportunities within the community.
• Provide job placement, coaching, and retention support to help clients achieve long-term vocational success.
• Teach and reinforce effective job-seeking, workplace-readiness, and job-retention skills.
• Advocate for clients with employers, referral sources, family members, schools, and community stakeholders.
• Educate employers about the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities and facilitate workplace accommodations when appropriate.
• Conduct client orientations and participate in team meetings focused on employment planning and goal achievement.
• Communicate with referral sources and stakeholders to coordinate services and identify collaboration opportunities.
• Respond to employment-related challenges and provide support during workplace crises when needed.
• Travel throughout the community for job development activities and client support, and transport clients as required.
• Document outcomes and communicate progress, placements, retention efforts, and concerns to leadership.
• Follow confidentiality standards, contractual requirements, and organizational policies while delivering services.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling, legal assistance, and financial consultation for the employee and household at no cost.
• Mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel.
• Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition.
• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits for full-time employees.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on employee wellbeing, health, and happiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED