JobSource Employment Specialist

Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist to deliver discovery, job research, placement, and intermittent maintenance services for individuals in the community. The role covers Porter County, IN, with potential shifts including nights and weekends to meet client needs.

The position emphasizes client advocacy, employer relationships, and documentation compliance, aiming for steady placements and robust community supports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1–3 years' experience in related field preferred.
• Experience with developmentally disabled population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-specific assistance including interviews, resumes, applications, and job coaching.
• Develop relationships with local employers and referral sources.
• Maintain documentation and meet productivity targets.
• Attend meetings and pursue services to meet client needs.
• Work with Porter, Lake counties and shifts including nights/weekends.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational & time management

Microsoft Office Suite

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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The Employment Specialist is responsible for providing discovery, job research, job placement, and intermittent job maintenance services to individuals in the community. In addition, they will aid individuals referred by various funding sources for career exploration and job placement in the community. This position will serve Porter County, IN.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide client specific assistance that can include, but is not limited to, arranging and assisting with interviews, preparing resumes and applications, vocational exploration, job site assessments, job shadows, trial work experiences, and job coaching.
• Identify accommodations at work sites to enable individuals to perform tasks as efficiently as possible.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with local employers, referral sources, clients, parents, co-workers, and others as appropriate.
• Become familiar with client specific information by attending client conferences and reading files prior to onset of services, including but not limited to BSP (Behavior Support Plan) training.
• Maintain business related information in the Discovery Work-Site file.
• Maintain the required productivity level at 85% client specific productivity hours weekly based on caseload of active referrals along with a goal of 2 placements per month.
• Maintain necessary documentation, data and reports as required by CARF (Commission of Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities) standards, funding sources, and agency.
• Maintain necessary documentation daily, weekly, and monthly to adhere to department standards.
• Advocate for and pursue services appropriate to meet the individual needs of clients.
• Attend and participate in department, division, and agency meetings, and training required.
• Maintain awareness of local, state, and national trends that impact employment services.
• Everyone served is required to receive a minimum of one contact from the Employment Specialist per week.
• Demonstrate appropriate professionalism and be a role model for team members and clients.
• Assist and provide job coaching duties as assigned. This may include nights and weekends.
• Your caseload will likely require working in Porter, Lake, and surrounding counties as well as various shifts including nights and weekends.
• All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged standing
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Flexibility to ever-changing schedules and shifts.
• Strong ability to problem-solve.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years' experience in related field preferred
• Experience with developmentally disabled population preferred