Employment Specialist

Empac Group, Inc. • Washington, MO

36d • Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Specialist tailors employment services based on a person’s unique abilities, skills, and career interests. The ES conducts job readiness and exploration activities, job development, placement, on-site job training and/or job-retention support and services for our clients to provide person-centered customized employment services. The ES participates in the development of vocational interest; provides one-on-one training for supported individuals on his/her competitive job; maintains accurate and timely documentation of client progress with clear communication to immediate supervisor; to assure training effectiveness; responsiveness, performance, quality, and customer satisfaction. The ES will have skill in work site analysis including the ability to identify opportunities for job restructuring and other techniques to accommodate the needs of a person with a disability. They will also have experience and skill in sales and marketing with the goal of developing positive relationships with employers to create a positive impression of supported employment in the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Must have a valid driver’s license at time of application
• Must obtain a Class E Chauffeur’s License within 30 days of hire
• Must maintain safe driving record

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2-4 years of work experience in a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct job readiness and exploration activities
• Job development, placement, on-site job training and/or job-retention support and services
• Participate in the development of vocational interest
• Provide one-on-one training for supported individuals on their competitive job
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress with clear communication to immediate supervisor
• Assure training effectiveness, responsiveness, performance, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Perform work site analysis including identifying opportunities for job restructuring and other techniques to accommodate the needs of a person with a disability
• Develop positive relationships with employers through sales and marketing skills

What This Job Offers

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