Employment Training Specialist
About The Position
The Employment Training Specialist (ETS) actively supports competitive employment as a primary outcome for Consumers. The ETS reports directly to the Employment Training Specialist Manager of Supported Employment. The ETS will provide vocational education, assessment, support and liaison services for adults with serious mental illness in order to place and maintain these individuals in competitive employment in the community. The Employment Training Specialist is responsible for assessing the skills and desires of Consumers, securing compatible employment within the community, providing on-site training, and continuing with follow-up supports and services for both the Consumer and the employer.
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED required
- Experience working with IDD population
- Must obtain ACRES certification within 6 months of hire
- Valid driver's license
Responsibilities
- Provide vocational education, assessment, support and liaison services for adults with serious mental illness.
- Place and maintain individuals in competitive employment in the community.
- Assess the skills and desires of Consumers.
- Secure compatible employment within the community.
- Provide on-site training.
- Provide follow-up supports and services for both the Consumer and the employer.
Benefits
- Access to pay when you need it (DailyPay)
- Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options
- Voluntary limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance through American Worker
- Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter)
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to On the Goga well-being platform
- Employee discounts and savings programs
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for personal development classes
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
