Impactful Employment Specialist | Career Coach & Job Developer

Help-Group; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b retirement plan

529 college savings

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Vacation and sick leave

Rewards program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Help Group in California seeks an Employment Specialist to support individuals and families in achieving successful job outcomes. You will collaborate with families, educators, therapists, and employers to design individualized employment plans and provide job readiness training, work experiences, and placement opportunities.

The role emphasizes developing relationships with local employers, conducting worksite analyses, and guiding participants through job development and placement efforts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• 2 years direct experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Job development experience is preferred, with the ability to support employment and career readiness.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with consumers, families, educators, therapists, vocational counselors, and community partners to develop individualized employment plans and support successful job outcomes.
• Prepare participants for employment by providing job readiness training, coordinating work experiences, and matching clients with appropriate paid and unpaid job opportunities.
• Develop relationships with community employers, identify job placements, conduct worksite analyses, and support job development and placement efforts.
• Monitor participant progress through on-site job coaching, employer communication, performance evaluations, progress reporting, and planned transition/fading from job sites.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records, meet documentation and productivity standards, collect client satisfaction data, and participate in required meetings and trainings.
• Respond to behavioral crises using CPI techniques when necessary while demonstrating strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills in supporting clients and employers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Bilingual Spanish desirable

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Help Group in California seeks an Employment Specialist to support individuals and families in achieving successful job outcomes. You will collaborate with families, educators, therapists, and employers to design individualized employment plans and provide job readiness training, work experiences, and placement opportunities.

The role emphasizes developing relationships with local employers, conducting worksite analyses, and guiding participants through job development and placement efforts,