Community Engagement & Employment Readiness Specialist

Community Link, Inc.; Breese (IL); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Community Link, Inc. is seeking a Community Opportunities Professional to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in increasing independence, skill building, and pursuing integrated employment goals.

The role focuses on person-centered services, collaboration with the Employment and Inclusion Coordinator, and providing on-site and follow-along support to promote successful community participation and employment outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Requires ability to read and interpret program plans and manuals.
• Proficient in documenting services and communicating with team.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement, and enhance curricula and activities for skill development in community engagement and employment readiness.
• Instruct on social, communication, self-advocacy, problem-solving, safety, technology, and workplace readiness.
• Teach safe community navigation, including transportation planning and accessing resources.
• Assist participants in identifying and pursuing community-based employment opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Adaptability

Computer skills

TABE test

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in human services

High School Diploma/GED with 1 year experience

Tools

Computer basics

Jobbeschreibung

Community Link, Inc. is seeking a Community Opportunities Professional to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in increasing independence, skill building, and pursuing integrated employment goals.

The role focuses on person-centered services, collaboration with the Employment and Inclusion Coordinator, and providing on-site and follow-along support to promote successful community participation and employment outcomes.