Employment Specialist

KCARC; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

KRAC is seeking a dedicated professional to support individuals with disabilities in securing and sustaining integrated community employment in Indiana. The role requires reliable transportation, a flexible schedule, and strong research and writing skills.

Applicants should communicate effectively, demonstrate empathy, and work both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Windows and MS Office is expected, and a BA or related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in rehabilitation, special education or related behavioral science field.
• Experience in job development, task analysis, data-keeping, and job analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain stable integrated community employment.
• Maintain flexible schedule to meet department demands.
• Provide dependable transportation and comply with insurability requirements.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with team and management to achieve program goals.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Flexible schedule

Hygiene

Research and writing

Verbal and written communication

Empathy

Relationship building

Independent & teamwork

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

B.A. or commensurate experience

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Resource people with disabilities to obtain and maintain stable integrated community employment.

Requirements

• 1. Maintain reliable transportation available for use during working hours, valid driver’s license and provide proof of automobile liability coverage.
• 2. Possess ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet the demands of the department.
• 3. Maintain good hygiene.
• 4. Possess excellent research and writing skills.
• 5. Possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• 6. Possess the ability to use tact and empathy when dealing with people of varied backgrounds.
• 7. Possess the ability to establish effective working relationships.
• 8. Possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• 9. Be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office products (Computer literate).
• 10. Accept responsibility and demonstrate leadership.
• 11. Be able to multitask effectively in a sometimes fast paced environment.

Education and/or Experience:

B.A. or commensurate experience preferred in rehabilitation, special education, other behavioral science or closely related discipline. Experience in formal training in several of the following areas is preferred: job development, task analysis, data-keeping, job analysis and work site training.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

Driving record must meet insurability requirements and must furnish own transportation.

Physical Demands:

The employee must be able to perform the essential duties of this job.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate but occasionally loud. Use of Personal Protective Equipment such as vinyl or latex gloves is occasionally required.

KRAC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AS APPROPRIATE IN ITS BUSINESS JUDGMENT.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT MEAN THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION.

EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ANY OTHER FUNCTIONS OR DUTIES ASSIGNED TO THEM BY MANAGEMENT. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.”