Employment Specialist

KCARC • Vincennes, IN

19d

About The Position

The Employment Specialist resources people with disabilities to obtain and maintain stable, integrated community employment. The employee may also be assigned other functions or duties by management. This job description is not an employment contract; the employment relationship remains at-will.

Requirements

• Maintain reliable transportation available for use during working hours, hold a valid driver’s license, and provide proof of automobile liability coverage.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet department demands.
• Maintain good hygiene.
• Have excellent research and writing skills.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Use tact and empathy when dealing with people from varied backgrounds.
• Establish effective working relationships.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office products.
• Accept responsibility and demonstrate leadership.
• Multitask effectively in a sometimes fast-paced environment.
• Meet driving-record insurability requirements and furnish own transportation.
• Be able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Nice To Haves

• A B.A. or commensurate experience in rehabilitation, special education, another behavioral science, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
• Formal training in several of the following areas is preferred: job development, task analysis, data-keeping, job analysis, and work-site training.

Responsibilities

• Resource people with disabilities to obtain and maintain stable integrated community employment.
• Perform other functions or duties assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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