Employment Support Specialist (ESS)

Theopportunitytree

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Hiring bonus

Job summary

There will be some flexibility for an adjusted 5-day schedule (Sunday through Saturday) based on the Members' training and/or work schedule.

Qualifications

Minimum age of 18 with a GED/high school diploma.
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Ability to obtain an IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
At least one year of paid experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Preferred: mentoring, teaching, or coaching experience; navigating state agencies; ability to develop employment goals with members.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with diverse members to secure inclusive community job placements.
Provide equitable support tailored to each member’s abilities and goals.
Develop work-related skills and habits suited to individual employment needs.
Conduct assessments to identify member strengths and capabilities.
Develop and implement individualized training agreements aligned with goals.
Maintain records focused on equitable service delivery and outcomes.
Build employer relationships and advocate for inclusive hiring practices.
Engage with schools, agencies, and families for broader support.
Deliver culturally relevant, accessible, and respectful services.
Champion inclusion of members in the workforce and competitive employment.
Adhere to the required work schedule based on members’ availability.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Collaboration

Flexibility

Advocacy

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Description

The Opportunity Tree Mission and Vision

To provide quality individualized services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in dynamic and innovative environments. The Opportunity Tree is committed to promoting the development of a society that fully embraces individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through inclusion, advocacy, and opportunities.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Referral Program

$1,000 hiring bonus for full-time new hires, paid after 12 full pay periods (approximately six months); other incentives for referring full or part time employees who are hired to work at The Opportunity Tree.

Employment Support Specialist (ESS)

Job Summary

The Opportunity Tree (TOT) is seeking a full-time Employment Support Specialist (ESS) to provide employment services to adult Members with developmental and other disabilities through various state contracts. The successful candidates are required to be passionate and flexible in this position to meet the needs of TOT Members. There will be some flexibility for an adjusted 5-day schedule (Sunday through Saturday) based on the Members' training and/or work schedule. The ESS position will work at TOT Avondale or Phoenix campuses to develop, implement, and deliver supported employment services and provide general information, outreach, education about the supported employment services while fulfilling The Opportunity Tree's mission, vision, and values. Employment services to include Transition to Employment, Pre-Employment Transition Services (PreETS), Career Preparation Readiness, Job Development & Retention, Individual Supported Employment, and Employment Supports. An ESS's essential services is to assist individuals to obtain and maintain competitive integrated employment.

Employment Support Specialist (ESS)

Essential Job Functions

Collaborate with diverse members, respecting individual identities, to secure inclusive community job placements.
Provide equitable support tailored to each member’s unique abilities and employment aspirations.
Develop positive work-related skills and habits tailored to individual employment needs.
Conduct assessments to identify member strengths and capabilities.
Develop and implement individualized training agreements in line with members' goals.
Maintain records with a focus on equitable service delivery and outcomes.
Build employer relationships, advocating for inclusive hiring practices and diverse workplaces to create job matches aligning with members' goals and strengths.
Engage with community networks, including schools, agencies, and families.
Deliver services that are culturally relevant, accessible, and respectful of all identities.
Champion the rights and inclusion of members in the workforce, with a focus on creating accessible and equitable competitive integrated employment opportunities.
Adhere and adjust to the required work schedule based on the Members' availability.

Requirements

Employment Support Specialist (ESS)

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum age of 18 years with a GED/high school diploma.
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
Ability to obtain an IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
At least one year of paid experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in mentoring, teaching, or coaching roles is preferred, demonstrating a capacity for leadership and skill development in others.
Experience supporting individuals obtain and maintain competitive integrated employment.
Experience navigating state agencies and providing state-funded services.
Comprehensive training will be provided in disability awareness, employment strategies for individuals with disabilities, and work readiness skills. This training will enhance understanding of various disabilities and develop skills to support successful, long-term employment outcomes for our Members.

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