Employment Specialist - Newport, VT

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS); St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) Employment Specialist helps individuals with developmental disabilities obtain and keep meaningful employment in their community. You will work directly with participants, employers, schools, and partner agencies to assess goals and provide individualized job training for long‑term success.

Join a Developmental Services team focused on building skills, independence, and competitive employment outcomes, with on‑the‑job coaching, collaboration with community

Responsibilities

• Assess training and employment needs for assigned caseload.
• Provide one-on-one job coaching and skill development.
• Assist individuals with job search, applications, and interviews.
• Provide on-site job support to help individuals learn and retain new positions.
• Develop individualized training curricula based on strengths and goals.
• Collaborate with employers and community partners to develop training opportunities.

Job description

The Employment Specialist supports individuals with developmental disabilities in gaining and maintaining meaningful employment in their community. This position works directly with individuals, employers, schools, and partner agencies to assess employment goals, provide individualized job training, and support long‑term job success. As part of the Developmental Services team, you will help individuals build skills, increase independence, and achieve competitive employment outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with an assigned caseload to assess training and employment needs
• Provide one‑on‑one job coaching and skill development
• Assist individuals with job search, applications, and interviews
• Provide on‑site job support to help individuals learn and retain new positions
• Develop individualized training curriculum based on strengths and goals
• Collaborate with employers and community partners to develop training opportunities
• Participate in Student IEP transitional meetings
• Work closely with Case Managers and CIS staff to develop Individual Support Agreements
• Coordinate with agencies such as Vocational Rehabilitation and the Department of Employment and Training
• Complete written assessments, documentation, and progress notes in accordance with state and federal guidelines
• Maintain strict consumer confidentiality