Community Employment Advocate

Living Innovations Support Services Llc; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Living Innovations is hiring an Employment Specialist to connect individuals with local businesses in Northern Maine. You will network with community partners, advocate for job seekers, and provide on-the-job coaching to support successfulTransitions.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and collaboration with families, guardians, and agency teams to track progress and document outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with active vehicle insurance and access to a reliable vehicle.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with IDD.
• Must pass comprehensive state and company background checks.

Responsibilities

• Community Networking: Reach out to local business owners and managers to discover staffing needs and create opportunities.
• Individualized Advocacy: Match job seekers with positions that fit their skills and goals.
• On-the-Job Support: Provide short-term job coaching and direct care to help individuals transition and succeed.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in stakeholder meetings with families, guardians, and agency teams.
• Progress Tracking: Maintain documentation, including weekly WROCs and monthly progress reports.

Skills

People skills

Advocacy

Independent work

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Living Innovations is hiring an Employment Specialist to connect individuals with local businesses in Northern Maine. You will network with community partners, advocate for job seekers, and provide on-the-job coaching to support successfulTransitions.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and collaboration with families, guardians, and agency teams to track progress and document outcomes.