Employment Specialist
Jobs | August 8, 2025
Responsibilities
- The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Collaborate with diverse members, respecting individual identities, to secure inclusive community job placements
- Provide equitable support tailored to each member’s unique abilities and employment aspirations
- Develop positive work-related skills and habits tailored to individual employment needs
- Conduct assessments to identify member strengths and capabilities
- Develop and implement individualized training agreements in line with members’ goals
- Maintain records with a focus on equitable service delivery and outcomes
- Build employer relationships, advocating for inclusive hiring practices and diverse workplaces to create job matches aligning with members’ goals and strengths
- Engage with community networks, including schools, agencies, and families
- Deliver services that are culturally relevant, accessible, and respectful of all identities
- Champion the rights and inclusion of members in the workforce, with a focus on creating accessible and equitable competitive integrated employment opportunities
- Comprehensive training will be provided in disability awareness, employment strategies for individuals with disabilities, and work readiness skills
- Pushing or pulling wheelchairs
- Sit for extended periods
- Performs other duties as required
Competencies:
- Must possess good communication skills both orally and in written form.
- Must have the ability to use a computer and other electronic equipment.
- Must have a desire to manage a team of staff supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Must possess self-motivation, initiative and independence to work without direct supervision.
- Must be flexible, reliable and dependable.
- Must be able to manage and embrace change, look for ways to improve your own performance and accept feedback.
- Must be willing to accept challenges of a 24-hour support system.
- Ability to plan and prioritize in order to meet deadlines.
- Must be willing to perform duties that are assigned outside of this job description.
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum age of 18 years with a GED/high school diploma.
- At least one year of paid experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Work Authorizations
- Must obtain and maintain training and certification in all required areas such as Abuse/Neglect, CPR, First Aid, Level I Medication Administration, Prevention & Support.
- All employees will complete 1-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.
- Background check including fingerprinting
- Reference check
- Driver’s License and proof of insurance