Employment Specialist - Full Time

What’s Upstate; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A supportive employment organization in Germany seeks an Employment Specialist to assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and experience in providing services to individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include job coaching, developing employer relations, and thorough documentation of services. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are necessary. This role also offers a sign-on bonus.

Leistungen

Sign-on bonus of $1,500

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, and employers.

Aufgaben

• Assist individuals with disabilities in job development and placement.
• Provide job coaching and ongoing support services.
• Develop positive relationships with employers for inclusive hiring.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in software applications

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

New hires are eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus

Position Summary

The Employment Specialist assists individuals with disabilities to secure and maintain competitive employment. This position involves a combination of job development, placement, and ongoing support services tailored to each individual's needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Job Development and Placement - identify and pursue employment opportunities that align with the person’s skills and interests including conducting job searches, preparing for interviews, facilitating job placements, including career development, work readiness skills and overall job discovery.
• Complete pre-employment and employment assessments with individuals.
• Job Coaching and Support - provide on-the-job training and continuous support to ensure people adapt successfully to their work environments. This may involve direct assistance at the workplace and regular follow-up for job retention.
• Employer Relations - develop and maintain positive relationships with employers to promote inclusive hiring practices and secure job placements. This includes clarifying job duties, providing safety information, and facilitating communication between the employee and their employer; act as liaison between employers, individuals, businesses, families and other support staff.
• Benefits – have a general knowledge about how earned income from employment may affect an individual’s benefits, such as SSI or Medicaid, and provide guidance on reporting earnings.
• Documentation and Reporting - complete timely and accurate documentation while maintaining accurate records of services provided, including case notes, reports, and other required documentation to ensure compliance with OPWDD and ACCES-VR standards.
• Provide support and services including but not limited to, job discovery, job training, job mentoring, and professional skills development in an individualized and/or group setting.
• Provide occasional transportation with individual to assessment/work site.
• Present a professional image to the business community at all times.
• Knowledge of all employment services provided by Springbrook.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum: A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in providing services to individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, and employers.
• Proficiency in computer software and e-mail applications.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have a reliable access to transportation.
• Must be able to work varied hours to meet the needs of the individuals on caseload.