Disability Employment Advocate & Job Coach

Trinity Services, Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life

Educational Assistance

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid Holidays

Personal Time

Year-End Bonus

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Trinity Services, Inc. seeks an Employment Specialist to develop job opportunities and placements for people with disabilities. You will contact employers, identify suitable roles, and help clients align skills with openings while maintaining dignity and professional standards.

The role requires travel across counties, a 8:30 am–5:00 pm shift with occasional evenings and weekends, and direct collaboration with DRS counselors to ensure successful placements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field required.
• Masters in Psychology preferred; relevant experience may complement education.

Responsibilities

• Promote a respectful, dignified work environment for the people served.
• Perform intake with prospective clients and guardians/families; gather required information.
• Prepare referrals for Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS).
• Complete assessments to identify skills, interests, education, and work experience for placement.
• Work with clients to develop Individual Service Plans and prepare for job placement.
• Coordinate Job Shadowing and Trial Work assessments as needed.
• Coach clients on job search techniques and interview readiness.
• Contact employers to solicit job openings and tailor opportunities to clients’ abilities.
• Assist clients with filling applications and preparing for interviews.
• Collaborate with employers to identify suitable job tasks and modifications.
• Support clients with retention, counseling, and job groups post-placement.
• Attend staffings with DRS to optimize employment plans.
• Provide on-site support at community employers to ensure success.

Skills

Relationship building

Verbal and written communication

Instructions following

Disability support

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service, Psychology or related field

Master's Degree in Psychology preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Internet

Job description

Trinity Services, Inc. seeks an Employment Specialist to develop job opportunities and placements for people with disabilities. You will contact employers, identify suitable roles, and help clients align skills with openings while maintaining dignity and professional standards.

The role requires travel across counties, a 8:30 am–5:00 pm shift with occasional evenings and weekends, and direct collaboration with DRS counselors to ensure successful placements.