Empowering Disability Employment Specialist

Creative Options; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance (premium paid 100% by公司

PTO and Sick time

401K eligibility after 1 year

Job summary

Creative Options, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Employment Specialist to develop job opportunities for people with disabilities by meeting local employers and promoting our Employment Services Program.

You will coordinate training and volunteer opportunities and provide job-search coaching in a supportive, client-centered environment. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships with employers, families and caregivers, and a commitment to person-centered planning

Qualifications

• ARCE or CESP certification preferred but not required.
• Creates marketing materials to promote the Employment Services Program.
• Procures educational/training opportunities and volunteer work for clients.
• Assists clients in the job search and interview preparation.
• Provides skills training for independent living in the community.
• Maintains positive relationships with employers, caregivers, and families.
• Provides job coaching focused on retention.
• Responsible for end-of-month data including attendance records, progress notes, job development plans and monthly summaries.
• Assists with developing PCP goals and appropriate social behaviors.
• Escorts clients using company transportation or personal vehicle.
• Attends supervision meetings and maintains required training.
• Ensures clients' rights and safety regulations are followed.

Responsibilities

• Develop job opportunities for people by meeting with local employers and sharing information about Creative Options, Inc.
• Create and distribute marketing materials to advance the Employment Services Program.
• Arrange educational/training opportunities and volunteer work for clients.
• Assist people in job searches and interview preparation.
• Provide job coaching and skills training to support successful placements.

Skills

Marketing materials

Employer relations

Client coaching

Interpersonal communication

Education

ARCE certified or active CESP certification (preferred, not required)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Employment Specialist

Day Program Full Time Rosedale, MD, US

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1037

Salary: $60,000.00 Annually

Creative Options, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides support to people with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to creatively design and build a meaningful quality of life. Our vision is that all people with disabilities will direct their own lives, supported by highly qualified people who, through their work, demonstrate a belief that everyone at their core has potential. We aspire to be an employer of choice, all our houses are homes; equity and diversity are championed, services are person-directed, community and family are valued, and our fiscal management activities are responsibly managed and transparent.

Creative Options is always looking to hire bright, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who possess professional work ethics and have a strong desire and commitment to work with people who have disabilities. We are currently seeking a qualified full-time Employment Specialist to develop job opportunities for people by meeting with local employers and providing information and marketing materials about Creative Options, Inc., and our Employment Services Program

• Life Insurance (premium paid 100% by company)
• PTO and Sick time
• 401K eligibility after 1 year

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop employment opportunities by building relationships with local employers, businesses, and community partners to support job placement and career growth for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist individuals with job searches, resume development, interview preparation, and workplace readiness to help them achieve competitive employment.
• Provide job coaching, skills training, and ongoing support to promote successful job performance, retention, independence, and community integration.
• Maintain accurate documentation, service records, progress notes, and employment-related reports in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Support Person-Centered Plan goals while ensuring the health, safety, dignity, and rights of individuals served, and maintain positive relationships with families, employers, and community stakeholders.

Requirements

• ARCE certified and/or active CESP certification (preferred, not required).
• Creates marketing materials to advance the Employment Services Program.
• Procures educational/training opportunities and volunteer work for people receiving services.
• Assists people in the job search and interview prep process.
• Provides people with appropriate skills training for successful independent living in the community.
• Maintains positive and professional relationships with employers, caregivers, and family members.
• Provides job coaching to people placed in competitive employment with a focus on job retention.
• Responsible for end-of-month data, including but not limited to attendance records, progress notes, Job Development Plans, Job Logs, monthly summaries, and behavioral documentation for assigned caseload.
• Assists people in developing acceptable social behaviors, including the development of appropriate relationships with peers.
• Escorts people utilizing company transportation and/or personal vehicle.
• Assists with implementation of Person-Centered Plan (PCP) goals in relation to ongoing Employment Services Program.
• Attends supervision meetings, program meetings, PCP meetings, etc. as required by supervisor.
• Participates in ongoing in-service staff training and maintains all required DDA and agency training requirements, including certifications and re-certifications on time.
• Ensures people’s rights are protected and that regulations related to safety and health are maintained in accordance with agency and licensing standards.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or 4-year Degree preferred and 5 years' experience working directly in a related position or equivalent combination of education and experience.