Impactful Community Employment Specialist

EmployU, Inc; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible work schedule

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A community empowerment organization in Port Saint Lucie is hiring an Employment Specialist responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities in finding sustainable careers. This role involves developing personalized job plans, supervising Job Coaches, and maintaining regular contact with clients to ensure their success in the workplace. Full-time employees enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; some college including a degree in any field preferred.
• No experience necessary; experience with individuals with a disability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement employment plans for customers.
• Train and supervise Job Coaches.
• Search for job opportunities matching customer interests.
• Assist customers with applications and interview preparations.
• Maintain regular contact with customers regarding their progress.
• Ensure job retention of placed customers.

Skills

Job Knowledge

Leadership

Critical and Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving/Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Sales Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

High School diploma

Some college or degree in any field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Adobe

web-based database systems

CRM

Job description

A community empowerment organization in Port Saint Lucie is hiring an Employment Specialist responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities in finding sustainable careers. This role involves developing personalized job plans, supervising Job Coaches, and maintaining regular contact with clients to ensure their success in the workplace. Full-time employees enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and flexible work schedules.