Employment Specialist

Threshold•West Bend, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Specialist empowers individuals with disabilities to explore career opportunities, secure meaningful employment, and achieve long-term workplace success. Through employer outreach, job development, career coaching, job coaching, and ongoing support, this position helps individuals build skills, increase independence, and reach their employment goals. The Employment Specialist serves as a liaison between individuals, employers, families, funding sources, and agency staff to ensure successful and sustainable employment outcomes.

Requirements

Associate Degree and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; Internet Explorer
Valid WI driver's license, a good driving record, and access to an adequately insured vehicle.
Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Driver's License (Required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Preferable skill background set (HR/Marketing/Sales/Staffing/Customer Service).

Responsibilities

Promote the philosophy of community integration and employment for person with disabilities.
Develop new employer contacts within the community to offer and promote our employment services.
Develop and nurture long term relationships with community partners and employers.
Initiate employer contacts on behalf of individuals seeking community based employment.
Develop employment opportunities to meet the mutual needs of individuals and employers.
Maintain accurate documentation of job development and case management activities.
Assist individuals in job seeking skills, i.e. career exploration, resume development, job markets, job seeking tools and interviewing skills.
Develop and provide community job shadow and informational interviews for individuals in career exploration.
Provide case management services to include written PCP's, monthly reports, case notes and attendance at staffing.
Complete written task/job analysis and orientation for newly place employment.
Develop, implement and evaluate clients goals related to employment success.
Participation in Chamber of Commerce events and activities.
Provide skills training and coaching in community-based employment.
Facilitate and maintain contact with funding sources, employers, agency staff, clients and significant others regarding clients' progress towards employment goals.
Keep Director of Employment Services informed of case developments.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.