Employment Specialist

Shelby County Public Schools; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education management organization seeks an Employment Specialist to implement the Community Work Transition Program tailored for students with significant disabilities. This full-time role involves coordinating educational resources, providing work-based learning experiences, and ensuring students gain employment prior to graduation. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and community engagement skills, along with a commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of OVR resources and community jobs.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Community Work Transition Program (CWTP) for students with disabilities.
• Provides vocational assessments and employment support.
• Collaborates with community resources and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Resourcefulness

Flexibility

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Employment Specialist role at Shelby County Public Schools.

Preferred minimum two (2) years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities; significant knowledge of jobs in the community; good written and oral communication skills; knowledge of the OVR resources in the district area, partners, and available programs for youth; CDL preferred.

Job Title: Employment Specialist

Days: 183

Hours: 7.5

Grade: 105

Work Status: Non-Exempt

Class Code: 8312

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent;
• Preferred minimum two (2) years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities;
• Significant knowledge of jobs in the community;
• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Knowledge of the OVR resources in the district area, partners, and available programs for youth;
• CDL preferred.

Reports To: Director of Exceptional Children Services

Supervises: N/A

Job Goal: Implements the Community Work Transition Program (CWTP) in coordination with HDI and OVR; coordinates community sites used for CWTP; serves as a team member managing the program. Provides work-based learning experiences, post-secondary counseling, workplace readiness training, and self-advocacy instruction. Completes vocational assessments, assists in securing employment, and provides follow-up services.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Attends all required meetings and trainings.
• Works with students with significant disabilities to gain employment before high school exit.
• Collaborates with HDI, OVR, and KDE to implement CWTP with fidelity.
• Facilitates referral and application processes for VR services.
• Works with students, parents, teachers, and employers on career interests and job possibilities.
• Uses technical and computer applications effectively.
• Prepares site-related documents and conducts vocational assessments.
• Develops individualized employment plans and supports transition planning.
• Maintains records and submits reports to OVR and HDI.
• Coordinates transportation and promotes positive community relations.

Preferred Skills: Self-motivated, flexible, resourceful, computer skills, team player, experience with high school special education, working with businesses, and training individuals with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Education Management