Employment Specialist

Advocates•Franklin, MA

16d•$19

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/GED
At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities/autism
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
Willingness to transport clients in own vehicle is a must
Able to work independently
Good time management skills
Detail oriented

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

The TRACS program is seeking a dedicated full time Employment Specialist to work in the central mass area and surrounding towns, including Worcester, Milford, Northbridge areas, but individual must be willing to drive to towns such as Mansfield, Framingham, Clinton, and Sturbridge and well as other towns in between.
Strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently without direct supervision and excellent communication (written and verbal) are a must.
Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills.
Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate.
Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.