Employment Specialist

Aptiv Incorporated; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive impact

Collaborative team

Professional growth

Inclusive culture

Competitive pay

Job summary

Aptiv Incorporated in La Crosse, WI seeks a Full-Time Employment Specialist to help people with disabilities live more independently by guiding them to work they enjoy and preparing them to be job-ready. You will support participants to obtain and retain community employment with local businesses.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, case managers, and service providers, and may involve transportation support and advocacy to ensure successful placements.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Windows applications and Google Drive.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Passion for serving individuals with disabilities and providing employment options.
• Excellent relationship-building, time-management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Place program participants with employers that match their abilities.
• Build partnerships with local businesses to create employment opportunities.
• Develop community worksites and prepare meetings and training.
• Advocate for participants with families, case managers, and service providers.
• Occasionally provide transportation for participants and support with mobility and safety.
• Contribute to helping individuals with developmental disabilities lead fulfilling lives.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Windows Applications

Google Drive

Valid driver's license

Transportation

Relationship-building

Time-management

Communication skills

Serving individuals with disabilities

Employment options

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 3+ years in human services

Tools

Windows Applications

Google Drive

Job description

ABOUT US

Here at Aptiv, we are all about making a difference . Aptiv is a non-profit organization that offers services to people who have disabilities. Our mission is to provide a spectrum of innovative support for individuals with disabilities so they may live more independent lives. Our organization is committed to fostering an environment where individuals can thrive, achieve their goals, and contribute to society in meaningful ways. We welcome, encourage, and value the contributions of all individuals and value inclusion, resilience, self-determination, collaboration, and accountability.

If you are looking for work you will LOVE, read on!

THE ROLE

As a Full-Time Employment Specialist in La Crosse, you would support people with disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible through meaningful employment. In this role, you would help new participants find work they enjoy by understanding their desires, capabilities, and goals. You would then help each of them get job-ready. Your ultimate goal is to help these individuals obtain and retain employment with businesses in the community.

SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

• $20.42/hr
• Full-Time, 40 hours/week
• Flexible Scheduling

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with employers to place our program participants in a position that best matches their abilities through assessments and meetings.
• Build partnerships with businesses in the community to find employment opportunities for participants.
• With attention to detail, you develop community worksites and prepare meetings as well as training.
• Working closely with participants, families, case managers, and service providers, you advocate on behalf of the individuals you are serving.
• Occasionally provide transportation for participants to work, while also encouraging them to learn about other forms of transportation, and pedestrian safety skills, and assist with wheelchairs.
• You find it very rewarding to help individuals with developmental disabilities lead self-fulfilling lives and find satisfying employment!

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of various software packages including Windows Applications and Google Drive
• Valid driver's license and reliable non-public transportation
• Passion for serving individuals with disabilities and providing employment options for them
• Strong relationship-building, time-management, and communication skills

Preferred:

• A bachelor's degree OR an associate degree with 3+ years of experience in human services
• One year or more of experience in sales and working with individuals with disabilities

WHY JOIN APTIV?

At Aptiv, we value collaboration and teamwork , committed to your personal growth and development . We strive for continuous improvement through shared goals and innovative thinking.

Your well-being is our priority, and we promote a positive work-life balance in a flexible environment. Together, we can achieve great things!

• Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and open communication.
• Professional Growth: We provide opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within the organization.
• Inclusive Culture: We embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all employees.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Join us at Aptiv and be a part of something impactful!