Employment Specialist (2715)

MAB Community Services; Stoughton (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,753 - 36,679; Full time

Job summary

MAB Community Services in Stoughton, MA is seeking a compassionate Employment Specialist dedicated to empowering individuals with brain injuries. You will work closely with clients to guide them towards community employment and volunteer opportunities, providing essential support throughout their journey.

This full-time role offers a flexible schedule focused on the needs of participants, while all necessary equipment is provided to facilitate a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, particularly brain injuries, is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a small caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure participants’ choices and needs are supported.
• Provide case management services to assigned participants.
• Support participants in exploring and engaging in the local community.
• Assist participants throughout all phases of employment.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Motivational skills

Knowledge of local employment resources

Ability to work independently

Education

High School/HiSet/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Stoughton, MA 02072
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School/HiSet/GED
Salary Range: $22.66 - $22.66 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Up to 75%
Job Shift: Day

We are dedicated to empowering individuals with acquired or traumatic brain injuries to achieve meaningful employment and community involvement. We foster independence and enhance quality of life through tailored support and resources.

Schedule: Anticipated Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with some flexibility based on client needs.

The Position

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Employment Specialist to work closely with individuals who have experienced acquired or traumatic brain injuries. They will help navigate the path to community employment or volunteer opportunities, or even opening their own business. The caseload is manageable and community‑based (no physical office). All required equipment will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure participants’ choices, interests and needs are supported and facilitated when planning and coordinating employment activities.
• Provide case management services to assigned participants.
• Utilize curriculum and assistive technology, and provide accommodations as appropriate for each participant.
• Support participants in exploring and engaging in the local community.
• Create a weekly schedule with participants to include daily community access.
• Assist participants throughout all phases of employment including career exploration, job seeking, interviewing, employment coaching and job shifts.
• Assist in initial orientation and oversight of quality control at work sites.
• Act as a liaison between the worksite supervisor(s) and residential support(s) and participate in problem‑solving, written and oral communication, coordination of tasks and other duties in accordance with worksite and MAB policies.
• Provide job coaching and work closely with participants’ workplace supervisors to ensure job retention and success.
• Maintain accurate records of individual interactions, progress and outcomes in compliance with organizational policies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of support strategies to accomplish ISP and MabVoc goals and objectives for assigned participants.
• Prepare, accompany and support each participant for the work experience and other community‑based meetings/interviews and perform follow‑up activities. Modify schedules to eliminate conflicts. Modify instructional methods to meet learning needs of each participant.
• Provide supervision of participants throughout the assigned shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, particularly brain injuries, is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire clients.
• Knowledge of local employment resources and community services.
• Ability to work independently and manage a small caseload effectively.
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to helping others achieve their goals.
• Valid driver’s license and use of own vehicle (mileage reimbursed).

Equal Opportunity Statement

MAB Community Services provides equal opportunity to all staff and administers all personnel policies and procedures without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, sexual preference, gender identity, age, national origin, status as a Vietnam veteran era or disabled veteran, disability, or other factors which cannot legitimately be the basis for an employment decision. The agency is committed to a program of affirmative action and to non‑discrimination in hiring, training, promotion, compensation and all other employment‑related practices. MAB Community Services complies with all laws and regulations governing equal employment opportunity.

ADA Policy

In accordance with MAB’s ADA policy, MAB will engage in an interactive dialogue with individuals to determine if the essential functions of the position may be fulfilled with or without a reasonable accommodation.