Disability Employment & Partnerships Coach

WORK INCORPORATED; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

WORK Incorporated in Pawtucket, RI seeks an Employment Specialist to help consumers secure employment, training, and education aligned with their goals. You will mentor clients with skill-based instruction and positive behavioral strategies to promote growth and readiness for work.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, a relevant degree, and a valid driver’s license. You will build partnerships with local businesses to hire and promote individuals with disabilities and support them

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience providing supported employment services to people with disabilities, and/or experience working with people with disabilities.
• Ability to relate to a broad range of individuals including clients, colleagues, and corporate decision makers.
• Commitment to high quality customer services.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, written and oral communication skills.
• Great time management, attentiveness, problem solving abilities, reliable, adaptable, attention to details, effective decision making and prompt response time to deadlines/documentation.
• Team player with proactive mentality.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience may be substituted for education; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help consumers find employment, job trainings, and educational programs aligned with their career objectives.
• Mentor and support individuals with skill-based instruction and positive behavioral strategies.
• Prepare individuals for employment through interviewing practice, job training, follow-along supports, and discovery activities.
• Coordinate volunteer work, internships, travel training, and civic involvement to broaden experience.
• Identify and develop partnerships with businesses to hire and promote people with disabilities.
• Develop internship sites and collaborate with companies to promote accessibility and accommodation.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation or related field

Job description

WORK Incorporated in Pawtucket, RI seeks an Employment Specialist to help consumers secure employment, training, and education aligned with their goals. You will mentor clients with skill-based instruction and positive behavioral strategies to promote growth and readiness for work.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, a relevant degree, and a valid driver’s license. You will build partnerships with local businesses to hire and promote individuals with disabilities and support them