Empowerment-Driven Employment Specialist

RiseMe; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness

Short- and Long-term disability and ID

403(b) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RiseMe is seeking an Employment Consultant to help consumers obtain and sustain employment that fits their needs, preferences, abilities, and interests. You will build relationships with businesses, assess clients, develop jobs, and provide long-term support including transportation and community services.

Key duties include creating Discovery Profiles, coordinating resume preparation and applications, and delivering on-the-job and disability awareness training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• Experience as employment consultant or similar position may substitute for degree.
• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities highly preferred.
• A current, valid Indiana Driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Discovery Profile for Employment Services for each assigned consumer.
• Coordinate job development activities including resume prep, applications, interviews, and advocacy.
• Conduct on-site job analysis when appropriate and requested.
• Provide on-the-job training and consumer-specific disability awareness training.
• Provide post-employment supports to facilitate success for at least 90 days.
• Complete and submit required documentation and billing in the electronic case record.

Skills

ADA accommodations knowledge

Disability funding systems

Vocational Rehabilitation

Microsoft Office

Organization

Team collaboration

Initiative

Independence

Judgment

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RiseMe is seeking an Employment Consultant to help consumers obtain and sustain employment that fits their needs, preferences, abilities, and interests. You will build relationships with businesses, assess clients, develop jobs, and provide long-term support including transportation and community services.

Key duties include creating Discovery Profiles, coordinating resume preparation and applications, and delivering on-the-job and disability awareness training.