Employment Specialist

DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES CENTER•Champaign, IL

111d•$21 - $21

About The Position

Developmental Services Center (DSC) provides services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford Counties. The Employment Specialist develops and secures employment opportunities for job seekers with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and supports them with job development and maintenance based on their preferences and strengths. The role also builds professional relationships with businesses to promote inclusive employment in Champaign County.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Initiative to carry out the responsibilities of the position and see tasks through to completion.
Understanding of a choice-driven team process to maximize employment potential for people seeking support.
Access to personal transportation to complete the necessary functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with outreach to the business community is beneficial.
Bachelor's degree in Supported Employment, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field, and experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and secure employment opportunities for job seekers with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Support job seekers with all aspects of job development and job maintenance, based on each person's preferences and strengths.
Develop and foster professional relationships with businesses to promote a culture of inclusive employment in Champaign County.

Benefits

Grant-funded retention bonuses of up to two payments, with a maximum of $1,600 per fiscal year, depending on when hired during the grant year.
$21.00 per hour.
Professional resources through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), with opportunities to connect with peers across the U.S.
Benefits start on the first day of employment.
21 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, and 6 days of paid reserve leave per year.
Medical, dental, life, and disability coverage starting on the first day of employment.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Account (DCA).
Voluntary benefits including vision, short-term disability (STD), critical illness, accident, legal insurance, and identity theft protection.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employee referral program offering up to $1,000 per referral.
Fun, family-oriented work environment, casual dress, and employee appreciation events.
Employee assistance program.