Disability Employment Coach & Job Developer

Helpful Hearts Health Services Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Helpful Hearts Health Services in Columbia, MD seeks an Employment Specialist to help adults with IDD explore careers, secure paid jobs, and succeed at work. You will identify strengths and goals, build employer relationships, and provide individualized coaching and follow-up to promote independence and retention.

Responsibilities include discovery, job development, coaching, documentation, and collaboration with families and service providers.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and manage multiple schedules.
• Proven ability to build relationships with participants, families, and employers.
• Familiarity with computer systems for documentation and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Identify participants’ interests and employment goals; develop vocational profiles and employment plans.
• Build partnerships with local employers and match opportunities to participant strengths and goals.
• Provide job coaching, break tasks into steps, and support independence and career advancement.
• Complete accurate service notes, assessments, and progress reports; track placements and hours.
• Coordinate with families, coordinators, employers, and staff; participate in planning meetings and trainings.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Relationship-building

Independent work

Education

Human services degree or related cert

Job description

Helpful Hearts Health Services in Columbia, MD seeks an Employment Specialist to help adults with IDD explore careers, secure paid jobs, and succeed at work. You will identify strengths and goals, build employer relationships, and provide individualized coaching and follow-up to promote independence and retention.

Responsibilities include discovery, job development, coaching, documentation, and collaboration with families and service providers.