Employment Specialist

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley; Vandalia (OH); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is seeking an Employment Specialist to assist individuals with disabilities in job development services. The successful candidate will establish relationships with employers, develop employment plans, and provide support to job seekers. This role offers a sign-on bonus and flexible work options.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience in Vocational Rehabilitation or job development.
• Certified Employment Support Professional credential (CESP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops an Individual Employment Plan for each participant.
• Initiate contact with prospective employers to arrange interviews.
• Provide local labor market information to job applicants.

Skills

Networking

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Knowledge of local labor market

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Business Education, Social Science, or related field

Job description

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Employment Specialist

750 Sign-On Bonus (Restrictions Apply).

Remote work option and flexible schedule available.

Eligible for benefits including : Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, and more!

Summary

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is seeking an engaging individual to work with persons who have disabilities who are referred for job development services. The right candidate will be able to establish a collaborative relationship with the referring partners and the individuals on their caseload. The position requires the ability to network with employers and the community to find appropriate and successful job matches for both the employer and the candidate.

Provide local labor market information to job applicants.

Initiate contact with prospective employer to determine personnel needs and arrange interviews for applicants.

Develops an Individual Employment Plan for each participant.

Help individuals identify continuing barriers to employment and how to overcome.

Assist applicants in contacting and obtaining interviews from appropriate prospective employers.

Demonstrates knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs as wells as local employment, vocational, and educational resources.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Business Education, Social Science, or related field.

Minimum of one-year experience in field of Vocational Rehabilitation or job development. Experience may be substituted for Bachelor's degree.

Certified Employment Support Professional credential (CESP) preferred. If not maintained, must meet eligibility requirements for certification.

Qualifications

Must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider.

Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and / or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.

This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

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