Senior Career Advancement Specialist (S)

Triangle•Salem, MA

About The Position

Triangle has an immediate opening for a Senior Career Advancement Specialist at our Salem Day Services. This advanced role builds on the Career Advancement Specialist position and provides leadership in employment development, program innovation, and staff onboarding. The Senior Career Advancement Specialist equips adults with disabilities to achieve meaningful career and personal goals by expanding access to supported and competitive integrated employment, collegiate pathways, and workforce readiness opportunities. Triangle's Expectation of Employee Adheres to Triangle policy and procedures Fosters a positive, solution-oriented culture consistent with Triangle's mission Promotes employment, self-advocacy, and independence across programs and participants Acts as a role model within and outside of Triangle Maintains a positive and respectful attitude towards participants, staff, and community partners Communicates regularly with supervisor Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position, with a willingness to flex hours as needed

Requirements

High School Diploma required; additional Education preferred
One to Three years of Human Services job placement experience preferred
Some Marketing and/or Sales experience preferred
First Aid/CPR and Safety Care or willingness to become certified.
Massachusetts Driver's License and clean driving record required
Personal vehicle required
Must clear state and federal background check
Ability to verbally communicate
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write documents.
Ability to respond and navigate common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies, or family members.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized and group-based career readiness, employment, and collegiate pathway services
Provide 1:1 job development, job coaching, and career planning support
Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to support personal and professional growth
Integrate independent living, self-advocacy, soft skills, and workplace readiness into programming
Support participants in developing natural supports to increase independence and community integration
Provide transportation to employment-related activities as needed (interviews, assessments, job searches, job coaching)
Develop and maintain relationships with community employers and collegiate partners
Identify, create, and expand competitive, integrated employment opportunities
Facilitate job shadowing, training opportunities, and workforce exposure experiences
Monitor job performance, workplace behavior, and satisfaction for supported participants
Troubleshoot employment-related concerns with employers and stakeholders in a professional manner
Meet and maintain a 35-hour per week quota
Support onboarding and training of new Career Advancement Specialists across the department in collaboration with the management team
Lead or co-lead monthly best practice meetings with the Employment Team
Design, implement, and evaluate one new employment-related initiative per quarter, such as mock career fairs, workforce training events, employer panels, or innovative employment programming
Produce and manage supported employment schedules and monitor contract utilization
Submit accurate daily billing and documentation using Penelope software
Contribute to monthly ISP/Life Plan progress notes and goal tracking
Collect and maintain data related to ISP/Life Plan goals, behavior plans, and employment outcomes
Collaborate with Case Management to ensure participant goals are met
Participate in ISP/Life Plan meetings with DDS, participants, and support teams as needed
Maintain regular communication with families regarding employment progress and needs
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and department planning sessions
Flex schedule as needed to meet employment site and participant needs, notifying management of changes