IDD Employment Coach & Job Developer

ADEC INC.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

PTO starting immediately

8 paid holidays + floating holiday

403(b) retirement plan with company 1:

Job summary

ADEC INC. in Elkhart, Indiana, is seeking an Employment Consultant to help individuals with IDD find meaningful work and advance their employment goals. You will discuss meaningful work with clients, support job searches, interviews, and onboarding, and mentor both clients and employers to secure successful placements.

The role emphasizes building employer partnerships, advocating for clients, and expanding opportunities that match abilities and goals in the Elkhart and St. Joseph County area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with the IDD population.
• Drive to meet with employers to create employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Discuss with your client what meaningful work means for them.
• Assist them in their job search, interviewing, and on-boarding.
• Mentor clients and employers to make a successful job placement.
• Search for employment opportunities that meet an individual's goals and abilities.
• Advocate for an individual's abilities and desire for employment with area employers.
• Partner with employers to fill their employment needs.
• Develop new employer partnerships, sharing the rewards of employing an individual with IDD.
• Positively impact an often overlooked population, your local community and economy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Employer outreach

IDD experience

HR/Staffing background

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ADEC INC. in Elkhart, Indiana, is seeking an Employment Consultant to help individuals with IDD find meaningful work and advance their employment goals. You will discuss meaningful work with clients, support job searches, interviews, and onboarding, and mentor both clients and employers to secure successful placements.

The role emphasizes building employer partnerships, advocating for clients, and expanding opportunities that match abilities and goals in the Elkhart and St. Joseph County area.