Employment Specialist
Arc Broward•Oakland Park, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Arc Broward is seeking a passionate Employment Specialist to help adults with developmental disabilities and their families. This role involves providing job coaching services, including teaching job tasks and safety skills, acting as a liaison between employers and consumers, and assessing participant needs on-site. The specialist will also be responsible for documenting work activities, mentoring participants, and serving as a positive role model and ambassador for Arc Broward.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Must successfully complete the extensive training required by the funders, including two pre-service online courses.
- Valid FL driver’s license and successful Level II background check, physical and drug screen.
- Reliable, consistent work attendance is a requirement and essential function of this position.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year work experience in job placement or a Master’s and six months’ working experience in job placement, job coaching or counseling preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide job coaching services to program participants, including learning and teaching a wide variety of job tasks and work safety skills.
- Serve as an advocate and liaison between the employer and consumer.
- Assess the program participant’s needs on the job site as they arise.
- Complete and submit documentation of work activities.
- Mentor and motivate the participants to perform their job functions efficiently and thoroughly.
- Be a positive role model and ambassador of Arc Broward, while always maintaining appropriate behaviors.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off: 26 days (5 weeks!) of PTO per year
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Paid Training & Certifications
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage including HSA with employer matching & FSA options
- Comprehensive Dental & Vision Coverage
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance with option to increase coverage voluntarily
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Insurance Plans including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Aid & ID Theft
- Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
- Ongoing Professional Development through Arc Educates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
