Remote Employment Specialist for Community Impact

LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Rx Cost Assistance

KISx Card

401(k) with company match (403(b)/Roth

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Critical illness

Accidental death & dismemberment

Life Insurance $15,000

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee-Referral incentive

Job summary

LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their desired quality of life in Michiana.

The Employment Specialist role focuses on discovery, research, placement, and intermittent maintenance to help clients secure community employment and navigate barriers. The position emphasizes building relationships with employers and funding sources, with strong emphasis on documentation, scheduling, and adherence to agency standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Education or related area preferred.
• Two years of experience in related field preferred.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills necessary to build relationships with community organizations, clients, funding source staff and LOGAN staff.
• Must have and/or develop working knowledge and proficiency in Person Centered Planning and Positive Behavior Supports.

Responsibilities

• Provides discovery, job research, job placement, and intermittent job maintenance services to individuals with barriers in the community.
• Aids individuals referred by various funding sources for career exploration and job placement in the community.
• Identifies accommodations at work sites to enable individuals to perform tasks effectively.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with local employers, referral sources, clients, parents, co-workers, and others.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Interview support

Job coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Education or related area

Job description

LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their desired quality of life in Michiana.

The Employment Specialist role focuses on discovery, research, placement, and intermittent maintenance to help clients secure community employment and navigate barriers. The position emphasizes building relationships with employers and funding sources, with strong emphasis on documentation, scheduling, and adherence to agency standards.