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

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