Employment Coordinator

BAMSI; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BAMSI is seeking a dedicated professional to support community members in career exploration and engagement. The role includes facilitating career assessments, developing curricula, and providing counseling on various employment-related topics to individuals with acquired brain injuries and disabilities. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with relevant experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2+ years experience with individuals having acquired brain injuries.
• Valid driver's license and means of transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate career exploration and skill assessments.
• Develop and assess vocational skills curriculum.
• Provide individualized support and maintain member records.

Skills

Career counseling

Skill assessments

Education on work incentives

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Monday-Friday 8a-4p

This position is located in Worcester, MA

General Statement of Duties : Provide necessary supports to Members of the Community Center around career exploration and engagement .

Responsibilities :

• Facilitate career interest inventories , skill assessments , and job assessments with members
• Facilitate career exploration activities for members including: guest speakers, tours, job shadows, benefits counseling , and career counseling .
• Through the Advancement Unit sessions as well as 1:1 counseling provide education / training in how to find, acq uire and maintain employment. Including

job application / interviewing , ADA rights , accommodations , life/work management , work relationships , building natural supports , coping strategies, etc…

• Assess and enhance current curriculum, develop new curriculum focused on developing vocational skills and career preparation.
• As needed, provide education to employers related to acquired brain injury , provide education to Members around work incentives and benefits, ADA rights , accommodations , and other related topics .
• Identify individual as well as group volunteer opportunities for Members.
• Assist Members in maintaining skills required to successfully maintain theory employment and maintaining the employers quality standards .
• Complete any required data collection, assessments , monthly progress notes and overall maintenance of members records required by BAMSI and MRC .
• Participate in meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Provide transportation utilizing BAMSI vans as well as personal vehicle when needed.
• Execute duties consistent with agency/program policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
• At least two years experience working with individuals with acquired brain injuries and/or other disabilities.
• Previous experience providing Employment and/or transitional supports to individuals preferred.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of residence and own means of transportation (appropriately registered and insured ) .