Disability Employment Specialist & Transition Coach

Magnifyfl; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnifyfl in Florida is seeking an Employment Specialist to provide direct support and training to individuals with disabilities to help them maintain community employment. The role requires strong collaboration with schools, employers, and families to build effective placement and ongoing supports.

You will partner with teachers and job sites to develop career and action plans, coordinate site training, and deliver end-to-end client support, including travel to various locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a relevant combination of education/experience.
• Major in Education, Rehabilitative Service, or Business preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience in a non-profit environment.
• Experience with Salesforce or CRM tools is highly preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide transition programming to students in a workplace setting.
• Work closely with teachers and students to develop career plans and action plans for site training.
• Create professional relationships with business liaisons and site employees.
• Write weekly reports and keep logs of progress against benchmarks.
• Provide ongoing follow-along services to sustain employment outcomes for employees and employers.
• Set realistic workplace expectations and monitor student behaviors.
• Improve training strategies, accommodations, and program delivery.
• Deliver end-to-end client support to host sites, interns/clients, families and schools.
• Facilitate intern rotations and arrange reasonable accommodations or trainings.
• Maintain routine contact with VR and Medicaid Waiver clients; travel to various locations.
• Assess employment needs and propose solutions to improve opportunities.
• Develop and implement Employment Stability Plans.

Skills

Office productivity software

Time management

Follow directions (synchronous & async

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Provide constructive feedback

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership without supervision

Valid Florida driver's license

Personal vehicle with inspection

Salesforce CRM experience

Experience with ID/DD population

Education

Bachelor's degree or combo

Education, Rehabilitative Service, or Business major

3+ years non-profit experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Magnifyfl in Florida is seeking an Employment Specialist to provide direct support and training to individuals with disabilities to help them maintain community employment. The role requires strong collaboration with schools, employers, and families to build effective placement and ongoing supports.

You will partner with teachers and job sites to develop career and action plans, coordinate site training, and deliver end-to-end client support, including travel to various locations.