Disability Employment Specialist & Advocate

Sycamore Services Inc; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycamore Services Inc in Evansville, IN seeks an Employment Specialist to develop opportunities for individuals with disabilities, coordinate with employers, and arrange training and ongoing supports to sustain employment. The role emphasizes building positive relationships among coworkers and community integration.

Responsibilities include analyzing interests and needs for career planning, designing individualized plans, and providing education and consultation to employers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Supported Employment and Social Role Valorization preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Willing to work non-standard/flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of interests, skills, and needs for support in career planning.
• Develop plans for job development and supports to ensure employment retention.
• Market supported employment services to employers.
• Provide ongoing supports to ensure successful employment.
• Coordinate with families, care providers, co-workers, community resources, and others.
• Maintain required documentation and data collection.
• Maintain time/billing records and coordinate with funding sources.

Skills

Supported Employment

Social Role Valorization

Job development

Data collection

Work site training

Verbal communication

Written communication

Documentation

Driver's license

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation, Special Education, Public Relations

Four years experience in human services

Job description

Sycamore Services Inc in Evansville, IN seeks an Employment Specialist to develop opportunities for individuals with disabilities, coordinate with employers, and arrange training and ongoing supports to sustain employment. The role emphasizes building positive relationships among coworkers and community integration.

Responsibilities include analyzing interests and needs for career planning, designing individualized plans, and providing education and consultation to employers.