IDD Employment Support Specialist

Northeast Kingdom Human Services; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Health and Dental Insurance

403b retirement plan with Agency match

Job summary

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) in St. Johnsbury, VT seeks an Employment Support Professional to help individuals with IDD gain competitive employment. You will provide personalized job support, ensure safety, and guide skill development to promote independence in the workplace.

Join NKHS, a Vermont nonprofit serving Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties with a range of mental health and developmental services. This role offers hourly pay and benefits as listed in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver''s license and appropriate vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Transports consumers to and from work.
• Develop a rapport with individuals to cultivate a safe and supportive working relationship.
• Assists individuals to understand and overcome social and emotional issues, provide skill building techniques, and develop and enhance supports to enable the consumer to decrease their dependency on agency services as much as possible.
• Assist and support individuals to develop natural supports at the work sites.

Skills

IDD experience

Driver's license & insurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) in St. Johnsbury, VT seeks an Employment Support Professional to help individuals with IDD gain competitive employment. You will provide personalized job support, ensure safety, and guide skill development to promote independence in the workplace.

Join NKHS, a Vermont nonprofit serving Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties with a range of mental health and developmental services. This role offers hourly pay and benefits as listed in the job posting.