Full-Time Employment Specialist — Help People with Disabilities Thrive

eastersealsmidwest; Joplin (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Pay based on experience

Yearly raise opportunities

Job training

Benefits package for full-time

Job summary

Easterseals is seeking an Employment Specialist in Montana to help individuals with disabilities gain competitive employment. You will assess skills, assist with career exploration, and provide pre-employment training.

The role includes on-the-job and retention supports to ensure success for program participants. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of disabilities, and experience in human services or customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework in human services or business-related field preferred.
• Knowledge of individuals with disabilities required.
• At least one year of experience in human services preferred.
• Experience in employment services preferred.
• Experience in customer service or sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in gaining competitive employment.
• Assess skills; support career exploration, discovery and planning activities.
• Teach employment-related skills through pre-employment training.
• Provide on-the-job and retention supports.
• Ensure supports meet organizational guidelines and funder requirements.

Skills

Customer service experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Easterseals is seeking an Employment Specialist in Montana to help individuals with disabilities gain competitive employment. You will assess skills, assist with career exploration, and provide pre-employment training.

The role includes on-the-job and retention supports to ensure success for program participants. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of disabilities, and experience in human services or customer service.