Career Development & Job Coaching Specialist

Easter Seals; Wilson (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Windsor is seeking a Career Development Specialist to deliver individualized and group services, develop curricula, and support job coaching and employment services for individuals with disabilities. The role involves case management and collaboration with multiple stakeholders in state-funded programs.

The position requires a degree preference in human services or related fields, a valid driver's license, and strong communication, problem-solving, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Human Services or related field with at least one year of job development, occupational skills trainings and/or educational career counseling.
• High school/general education diploma with at least 3 years’ experience in workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with counselors, case managers, other Easterseals departments, and stakeholders.
• Meet with individuals to identify their needs and develop career goals/plans using a person-centered philosophy.
• Set up job exploration activities and working interviews.
• Assist clients/participants with job search skills, writing resumes and completing job applications.
• Conduct pre-employment training and assessments to identify potential employment opportunities.
• Maintains excellent understanding of current job market trends, and consistently identifies and develops relationships with new employer partners.
• Work with employers to understand their needs and align our services to their goals.
• Provide on-the-job training, job coaching and support to clients/participants as well as employers where appropriate.
• Work with clients/participants on daily living skills, as necessary, to maintain services/employment.
• Actively participate in team meetings, staff meetings and trainings.
• Coordinates case management of individuals to ensure successful outcomes from services provided and encourages crossover services where possible.
• Actively participate in team meetings, staff meetings and trainings.
• Monitor program equipment and supplies, making recommendations for use and purchase.
• Review, keep current in one’s knowledge of, and comply with all Center policies and procedures.
• Review, keep current in one’s knowledge of, and comply with all relevant accreditation standards as established by Center accreditation goals and one’s professional discipline.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards in ethical standards when interacting with clients, staff, colleagues, referral sources, and the community at large.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Driver’s license

Workforce development experience

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Human Services

High school diploma with 3 years’ experience in workforce development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe PDF

Job description

Easterseals Windsor is seeking a Career Development Specialist to deliver individualized and group services, develop curricula, and support job coaching and employment services for individuals with disabilities. The role involves case management and collaboration with multiple stakeholders in state-funded programs.

The position requires a degree preference in human services or related fields, a valid driver's license, and strong communication, problem-solving, and computer skills.