Employment Specialist

Kcarc • Vincennes, IN

18d

About The Position

The Employment Specialist resources people with disabilities to obtain and maintain stable, integrated community employment. The role requires reliable transportation during working hours, a valid driver’s license, proof of automobile liability coverage, and a driving record that meets insurability requirements. The employee must furnish their own transportation and maintain a flexible schedule to meet departmental demands.

The position requires effective communication, research and writing skills, tact and empathy when working with people from varied backgrounds, and the ability to establish effective working relationships. The employee should be able to work independently and as part of a team, accept responsibility, demonstrate leadership, and multitask in a sometimes fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office products is required. Good hygiene is also required.

A bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in rehabilitation, special education, behavioral science, or a closely related discipline is preferred. Experience or formal training in areas such as job development, task analysis, data-keeping, job analysis, and work-site training is also preferred.

The employee must be able to perform the essential duties of the job. Work may occasionally involve exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. Noise is usually moderate but occasionally loud. Vinyl or latex gloves are occasionally required. KCARC may modify or interpret the job description and assign other duties; the description is not an employment contract, and the employment relationship remains at-will.

Requirements

• Maintain reliable transportation available for use during working hours and furnish personal transportation.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and provide proof of automobile liability coverage.
• Have a driving record that meets insurability requirements.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet departmental demands.
• Maintain good hygiene.
• Possess excellent research and writing skills.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Use tact and empathy when dealing with people from varied backgrounds.
• Establish effective working relationships.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office products.
• Accept responsibility and demonstrate leadership.
• Multitask effectively in a sometimes fast-paced environment.
• Be able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Nice To Haves

• A B.A. or commensurate experience in rehabilitation, special education, behavioral science, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience or formal training in several of the following areas: job development, task analysis, data-keeping, job analysis, and work-site training.

Responsibilities

• Support people with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining stable, integrated community employment.
• Perform other functions or duties assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed