Disability Careers Development Specialist

Global Connections To Employment, Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to assist teammates with disabilities in maintaining employment, building skills, and advancing careers.

The role evaluates needs, arranges appropriate supports, and delivers on-site retention services to promote independence and success. The WDS works with teammates, supervisors, and partners to reduce barriers, provide training, and enable placement or transition opportunities as they pursue growth within the

Qualificações

• Must have related degree fields (Rehabilitation, Counseling, Social work, Psychology, Education, Human Resources, or Business Administration).
• Experience in vocational rehabilitation, job placement, job coaching, counseling, or related work supporting adults with disabilities.
• Alternate pathways: High School diploma with 4 years’ experience; Associate’s with 2 years; Bachelor’s with 1 year; Master’s with 6 months of related experience.
• Knowledge of workforce development, disability employment, job coaching, workplace accommodations, and employment retention practices.
• Ability to assess individual employment needs, provide individualized training and support, communicate with diverse stakeholders, document services, and resolve workplace barriers.
• Ability to build effective relationships, advocate appropriately, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and promote team member independence and long-term employment success.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state and/or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Conhecimentos

Workforce development

Disability employment

Job coaching

Workplace accommodations

Employment retention

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to assist teammates with disabilities in maintaining employment, building skills, and advancing careers.

The role evaluates needs, arranges appropriate supports, and delivers on-site retention services to promote independence and success. The WDS works with teammates, supervisors, and partners to reduce barriers, provide training, and enable placement or transition opportunities as they pursue growth within the