Job Placement Specialist

Socket.dev; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO and Sick time

401K eligibility

Job summary

Creative Options, Inc. seeks an Employment Specialist to help people with developmental disabilities find meaningful employment by meeting with local employers and sharing information about our services.

The role includes creating marketing materials, coordinating training opportunities, and coaching clients through job searches and interviews to promote independence and community integration.

Qualifications

• ARCE and/or CESP certification preferred.
• Creates marketing materials to advance the Employment Services Program.
• Procures educational/training opportunities and volunteer work for people receiving services.
• Assists people in the job search and interview prep process.
• Provides people with appropriate skills training for independent living.
• Maintains positive relationships with employers, caregivers, and families.
• Provides job coaching to people placed in competitive employment.
• Maintains attendance records, progress notes, and program data weekly.

Responsibilities

• Meet with local employers to develop job opportunities.
• Provide information and marketing materials about Creative Options, Inc. and our Employment Services Program.
• Assist people in developing job-search strategies and interview readiness.
• Deliver job coaching to support job retention and success.
• Contribute to end-of-month performance data and reports.

Skills

Job coaching

Interpersonal skills

Marketing materials

Job search support

Interview prep

Education

CESP certification

ARCE certification

High School Diploma or 4-year Degree; 5 years related experience

Job description

Creative Options, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides support to people with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to creatively design and build a meaningful quality of life. Our vision is that all people with disabilities will direct their own lives, supported by highly qualified people who, through their work, demonstrate a belief that everyone at their core has potential. We aspire to be an employer of choice, all our houses are homes; equity and diversity are championed, services are person-directed, community and family are valued, and our fiscal management activities are responsibly managed and transparent.

Creative Options is always looking to hire bright, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who possess professional work ethics and have a strong desire and commitment to work with people who have disabilities. We are currently seeking a qualified full-time Employment Specialist to develop job opportunities for people by meeting with local employers and providing information and marketing materials about Creative Options, Inc., and our Employment Services Program

Benefits

• Health Insurance available
• Life Insurance (premium paid 100% by company)
• PTO and Sick time
• 401K eligibility after 1 year

Requirements

• ARCE certified and/or active CESP certification (preferred, not required).
• Creates marketing materials to advance the Employment Services Program.
• Procures educational/training opportunities and volunteer work for people receiving services.
• Assists people in the job search and interview prep process.
• Provides people with appropriate skills training for successful independent living in the community.
• Maintains positive and professional relationships with employers, caregivers, and family members.
• Provides job coaching to people placed in competitive employment with a focus on job retention.
• Responsible for end-of-month data including but not limited to attendance records, progress notes, Job Development Plans, Job Logs, monthly summaries, and behavioral documentation for assigned caseload.
• Assists people in developing acceptable social behaviors, including the development of appropriate relationships with peers.
• Escorts people utilizing company transportation and/or personal vehicle.
• Assists with implementation of Person-Centered Plan (PCP) goals in relation to ongoing Employment Services Program.
• Attends supervision meetings, program meetings, PCP meetings, etc. as required by supervisor.
• Participates in ongoing in-service staff training and maintains all required DDA and agency training requirements, including certifications and re-certifications on time.
• Ensures people’s rights are protected and that regulations related to safety and health are maintained in accordance with agency and licensing standards.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or 4-year Degree preferred and 5 years' experience working directly in a related position or equivalent combination of education and experience.