Employment Specialist
About The Position
As an Employment Specialist at the Employment Center, you will play a pivotal role in assisting individuals with disabilities in attaining and maintaining employment. Through a combination of group and one-on-one sessions, you will provide tailored support to help participants develop essential job skills and navigate the employment process with confidence. In this role, you will experience professional growth and skill development, be exposed to clinical skills including mental health support, and gain hands-on experience in a rewarding and impactful field. The Employment Center is dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities to secure meaningful job opportunities. W e provide comprehensive support services to individuals ages 21 and above, aimed at enhancing job readiness skills, fostering independence, and facilitating integration into the workforce.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status.
- Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.
- Additional specific experience may be required.
Nice To Haves
- One year experience in developmental disabilities/behavioral health area preferred.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values.
- Demonstrate respect for, and provide information to, individuals regarding human rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Follow agency policies and procedures, including work schedule, use of time off and transportation schedule.
- Interact verbally in a professional manner with the individuals supported, families, coworkers, supervisors and community members.
- Demonstrate the ability to set a side personal prejudices and fears to support individual(s) in taking risks and making informed decisions.
- Maintain agency standards of confidentiality.
- Complete required documentation in a timely and professional manner.
- Identify local community resources and ensure individual(s) access to needed local resources on a consistent basis.
- Maintain a respectful manner and tone of voice with others.
- Promote teamwork and open communication among staff members and individuals supported by the program.
- Appropriately implement teaching strategies for ISP goals and behavior plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
