Relief Employment Specialist

Advocates • Franklin, MA

23h • $19

About The Position

As an Employment Specialist at the Employment Center, you will play a pivotal role in assisting individuals with disabilities in attaining and maintaining employment. Through a combination of group and one-on-one sessions, you will provide tailored support to help participants develop essential job skills and navigate the employment process with confidence. In this role, you will experience professional growth and skill development, be exposed to clinical skills including mental health support, and gain hands-on experience in a rewarding and impactful field.
The Employment Center is dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities to secure meaningful job opportunities. We provide comprehensive support services to individuals ages 21 and above, aimed at enhancing job readiness skills, fostering independence, and facilitating integration into the workforce.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities/autism.
• Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status.
• Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.
• Additional specific experience may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred.
• Medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values.
• Communicate effectively with each client as well as family members, when necessary.
• Manage a case load for 6-7 clients helping them look for work as well as job coaching individuals already employed
• Create own schedule based on client caseload and communicate schedule weekly with supervisor
• Ability to think creatively to engage the client and help each person meet their employment goals
• Ability to source job opportunities off of several different online job boards and communicate effectively with employers
• Help clients with job applications, cover letters, resumes, interview skills and other soft skills needed for successful employment
• Work independently as well as directly with each individual during the job development process.
• Complete required monthly progress reports and keep detailed job development logs and records for each individual on your caseload

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED