Supported Employment Specialist

Cornerstone Montgomery; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

Sick leave up to 500 hours

9 paid holidays

2 floating holidays

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer,

Full-time position

Job summary

Cornerstone is seeking a Supported Employment Specialist in Maryland to help individuals with disabilities pursue personal, social, and vocational goals. The role involves direct client counseling, résumé development, and job development, with regular employer outreach and on-site visits across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences (or equivalent experience), access to a personal vehicle, and be committed to full-time work (40 hours/week).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle to assist clients as needed.
• Must work a minimum of 20 hours per week to be eligible for benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality vocational supports including resume building and job development.
• Network with local employers to educate them on hiring incentive benefits.
• Assist clients in maintaining employment by frequent visits to the work site.
• Support individuals with disabilities to achieve personal, social, and vocational goals.
• Coordinate services to remove barriers and enhance quality of life.

Skills

Resume building

Job development

Counseling

Employer networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences

Job description

Job Purpose:As a Supported Employment Specialist at Cornerstone, you will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals with disabilities to achieve personal, social, and vocational goals. You will provide guidance and counseling to help clients overcome barriers and enhance their quality of life across multiple locationsKey Responsibilities:Provide high quality vocational supports including resume building & job developmentNetwork with local employers to educate them on hiring incentive benefitsAssists clients in maintaining employment by frequent visits to the work siteBachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences preferredEquivalent combination of education and relevant work experience can be substitutedThe use of a personal vehicle to assist clients as needed is requiredOur company offers a dynamic and collegial work environment, ongoing opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including 3 weeks paid vacation, up to 500 hours of sick leave, 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays (bonus days). Eligible for health care (single and family) the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Must work a minimum of 20 hours per week to be eligible for benefits and leave accruals. 403(b) retirement plan with employer match available. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position.Cornerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.