Employment Specialist - PT

Aptiv Incorporated; Wisconsin; In loco; USD 28.000 - 32.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Aptiv Incorporated is seeking a Part-Time Employment Specialist to help people with disabilities live independently by identifying job matches aligned with their goals and preparing them for work. You will support participants to become job-ready and connect them with community employers in Wisconsin.

The role emphasizes partnership-building with businesses, advocacy for participants, and flexible scheduling with weekend rotation. Compensation is $20.42 per hour for about 25 hours per week.

Competenze

• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Windows Applications and Google Drive.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Passion for serving individuals with disabilities and creating employment options.
• Excellent relationship-building, time-management, and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Work directly with employers to place participants in positions matching their abilities.
• Build partnerships with local businesses to create employment opportunities.
• Develop community worksites and prepare meetings and training sessions.
• Advocate for participants with families, case managers, and service providers.
• Occasionally transport participants to work and teach transit and safety skills.

Conoscenze

Computer skills

Driver's license

Disability services

Communication

Time management

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in human services

Strumenti

Windows Applications

Google Drive

Descrizione del lavoro

ABOUT USHere at Aptiv, we are all about making a difference. Aptiv is a non-profit organization that offers services to people who have disabilities. Our mission is to provide a spectrum of innovative support for individuals with disabilities so they may live more independent lives. Our organization is committed to fostering an environment where individuals can thrive, achieve their goals, and contribute to society in meaningful ways. We welcome, encourage, and value the contributions of all individuals and value inclusion, resilience, self-determination, collaboration, and accountability.If you are looking for work you will LOVE, read on!THE ROLEAs a Part-Time Employment Specialist, you would support people with disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible through meaningful employment. In this role, you would help new participants find work they enjoy by understanding their desires, capabilities, and goals. You would then help each of them get job-ready. Your ultimate goal is to help these individuals obtain and retain employment with businesses in the community.SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION$20.42/hrPart-Time - Around 25 hours/weekFlexible Scheduling; Weekend rotation availability requiredRESPONSIBILITIESWork directly with employers to place our program participants in a position that best matches their abilities through assessments and meetings.Build partnerships with businesses in the community to find employment opportunities for participants.With attention to detail, you develop community worksites and prepare meetings as well as training.Working closely with participants, families, case managers, and service providers, you advocate on behalf of the individuals you are serving.Occasionally provide transportation for participants to work, while also encouraging them to learn about other forms of transportation, and pedestrian safety skills, and assist with wheelchairs.You find it very rewarding to help individuals with developmental disabilities lead self-fulfilling lives and find satisfying employment!QUALIFICATIONSRequired:Strong computer skillsKnowledge of various software packages including Windows Applications and Google DriveValid driver's license and reliable non-public transportationPassion for serving individuals with disabilities and providing employment options for themStrong relationship-building, time-management, and communication skillsPreferred:A bachelor's degree OR an associate degree with 3+ years of experience in human servicesOne year or more of experience in sales and working with individuals with disabilitiesOUR TEAM AND THE BENEFITSAt Aptiv we value collaboration and teamwork. We strive for your personal development and learning. As a non-profit organization, we are always pushing to do better than the day before through collaborative thinking, goal-setting, encouragement, and innovation. We do it better, together and that's why we place such a high emphasis on the importance and value of our employees. We truly care about our employees’s health, well-being, and safety we we promote a positive work-life balance and a flexible work environment.Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and open communication.Professional Growth: We provide opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within the organization.Inclusive Culture: We embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all employees.Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? Apply today!