Employment Specialist — Empower Others to Find Meaningful Work

Easter Seals; Gladstone (MO); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Easterseals is seeking an Employment Specialist in Gladstone, Missouri, to help individuals with disabilities gain competitive employment and community integration. The role involves assessing abilities, guiding career exploration, providing pre-employment training, and offering on-the-job supports to promote retention.

The position requires a high school diploma (college coursework in human services or business preferred) and experience in human services or customer service.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in human services or business-related field preferred.
• Knowledge of individuals with disabilities required.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals within the human services field preferred.
• Experience working in employment services preferred.
• At least one year of experience working in customer service or sales preferred.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required.

Aufgaben

• Assesses individuals’ abilities, skills and interests to determine job readiness and promote successful employment.
• Assists individuals throughout the employment process using a variety of resources and curriculum instruction.
• Identifies potential accommodations that would support individuals on the job.
• Provides on-the-job supports through observation, modeling, and implementation of individualized tools as well as provides follow-up services to ensure employment retention.
• Communicates with the individual and worksite supervisor to ensure success on the job.
• Manages caseload and schedules services ensuring that assigned services are being delivered while maintaining productivity expectations.
• Performs all required documentation and ensures compliance with organizational, funder and accreditation requirements.
• Attends meetings with individuals and support team members to discuss ISPs and review supports and services provided.
• Establishes and builds positive relationships with businesses and community partners. Researches potential employers/community partners and develops relationships that lead to volunteer and/or job opportunities.
• Participates in staff meetings, departmental trainings, and opportunities for ongoing growth and development.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in human services or business-related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Easterseals is seeking an Employment Specialist in Gladstone, Missouri, to help individuals with disabilities gain competitive employment and community integration. The role involves assessing abilities, guiding career exploration, providing pre-employment training, and offering on-the-job supports to promote retention.

The position requires a high school diploma (college coursework in human services or business preferred) and experience in human services or customer service.