Employment Specialist- Adult ID/A

Quality Employment Services and Training, Inc. (Quest, Inc); Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Quality Employment Services and Training, Inc. (Quest, Inc) in Lebanon, PA is looking for a dedicated Individual Support Specialist to assist adults with disabilities in achieving their employment goals.

This role includes assessing skills, developing job plans, and providing on-site training and support. Candidates with a High School diploma or higher, and a passion for helping others are encouraged to apply. This position offers opportunities for advancement and requires a valid PA driver's license.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma - training provided. Preferred Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree.
• Experience: Preferred one plus years in Human Services.
• Basic computer skills necessary; experience with job market data.

Responsibilities

• Assess employment skills and develop opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Provide on-site job training and follow-up services based on needs.
• Transportation for consumers to various activities.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of resume creation

Valid PA Driver’s License

Knowledge of local business community

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

This role is responsible for assessing employment skills, developing employment opportunities and providing on-site job training and follow-up services for persons with disabilities. Develop Service plans in consultation with participants and perform requested individualized habilitation services for assigned participants. This position performs duties under the general direction of the Employment Coordinator.

Essential Tasks

• Provides supports to adults in home and community-based settings to acquire, maintain and improve skills necessary to live in the community, to live more independently, and to participate meaningfully in community life.
• Provides assistance, support, and guidance with self-care, maintaining health and well-being, home management, communication, mobility, relationship development and socialization, participation in community activities.
• Provide transportation for consumers to attend engagement activities within the community, such as community events, social appointments, errands, and volunteer activities.
• Participates in the employment services referral process, including gathering information, notifying appropriate parties, and developing employment plans.
• Provides a thorough assessment of individuals employment needs and interests and skills by using a variety of tools and methods to facilitate the employment process.
• Supports and supervises pre-employment activities which may include job shadowing, job trials, and benefits counseling.
• Provides on-site training and follow-up services (both to the person employed and the employer) depending on the needs of those served.
• Provides employment counseling as needed.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: High School diploma - training provided. Preferred Bachelor’s degree, or an Associate’s Degree in a related field.
• Experience: None required. Preferred one plus years of experience in Human Services.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills necessary. Knowledge of resume creation and data search engines for job market and community events.
• Other Requirements: Knowledge of the Lebanon and surrounding business community. Valid PA Driver’s and Automobile Insurance required.
• License and reliable vehicle available for work use including taking people to search for work and volunteer opportunities.