Special Education Employment Specialist

Lifesteps, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity Employer

Drug-free Workplace

Job summary

Lifesteps is hiring a Part-Time Employment Specialist to assist young adults who have special needs in securing employment and to provide on-the-job support. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, employers, and staff to ensure successful placements.

The Employment Specialist guides individuals through resumes, interviews, and job tasks, offering direct coaching and accessibility accommodations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong verbal and written communication to diverse audiences.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook; valid driver's license and vehicle.
• Preferred degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Special Education, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals through the employment process, including resumes, applications, and interviews.
• Teach job skills using task analysis and supports, including assistive technology.
• Assist workers on site to analyze tasks and complete assignments.
• Identify and solve problems to prevent crises for workers or employers.
• Work independently in the community.
• Partner with employers to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Provide ongoing updates to employer, family, staff, and management.
• Ensure required documentation is completed accurately and timely.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office Suite

Driver's license & vehicle

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D.

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related Human Services field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Special Education Employment Specialist

Part-time Regular Zelienople, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 11179

Lifesteps Employment Services division is hiring a Part-Time Employment Specialist to assist young adults who have special needs find employment and support them on the job site.

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by "helping individuals and families with life's changing needs". The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a passion for helping others and serving the community, this is the right opportunity for you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Special Education Employment Specialist role provides support to workers with disabilities in obtaining employment, and once employed, supports them directly at their worksite. The Employment Specialist (also known as Job Coach or Supported Employment Job Coach) provides instruction and guidance to the individual at the work location, in coordination with the requirements of the position, as well as monitors their progress to ensure a successful fit for them and the employer.

Specific job duties may include:

• Support individuals through the employment process, including developing a resume, applying to jobs, and interviewing with potential employers
• Teach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
• Work with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing tasks, breaking tasks down into manageable components, and completing their assignments
• Identify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or coworkers
• Work independently in the community
• Partner and interact with employers to development and maintain working relationship in a professional manner
• Provide ongoing updates to the employer, family, staff, and management
• Ensure required documentation is completed accurately and timely

This is a part-time position, Monday through Friday with day hours (up to 20 hours per week). Applicants may be asked to work evening and/or weekend hours, as needed, to meet the needs of the worker(s) in their caseload.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High school diploma/G.E.D.
• Ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills able to communicate information to a diverse audience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and vehicle to travel independently between locations

Preferred:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Special Education, Transition Programming, Transition Specialist, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related Human Services field.
• One-year experience working with individuals with disabilities. Helpful experience includes Direct Care Staff, DSP, Residential Living Associate, Day Program Assistant, Employment Specialist, or similar.
• Previous Job Coaching experience helpful

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Lifesteps is an Equal opportunity Employer!

Drug-free Workplace

Part-Time: between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday