Vocational Services Employment Specialist II

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Vocational Services Employment Specialist II to support individuals with disabilities in community jobs. This role involves training, assessing progress, and developing interventions to enhance independence. Join a healthcare team that values inclusivity and offers robust benefits for your personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policies

Student loan assistance

Training and education resources

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and train people with disabilities.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Six months of job coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with disabilities in community jobs.
• Train individuals in job tasks and assess their progress.
• Develop goals and interventions to maximize independence.

Skills

Supervision

Training

Support for individuals with disabilities

Education

Two years of college education

Completion of Maine Employment Curriculum

Job description

Description

Professional - Nonclinical

Req #: 34998

Summary:

The Vocational Services Employment Specialist II role provides support to individuals with disabilities in community jobs. This includes training individuals in job tasks, assessing progress, and developing goals and interventions to maximize independence.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Education: Two years of college education with the ability to supervise and train people with disabilities. Completion of Maine Employment Curriculum preferred.
2. License/Certifications: State of Maine's Job Coach Training required or to be achieved after hire. Valid Driver's License required.
3. Experience: Six months of previous job coaching or experience working with people with disabilities preferred. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of Vocational Services - Employment Specialist I role.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements: Ability to travel to multiple community locations to deliver services.

Additional Information

At MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll work with healthcare professionals who value both their colleagues and the communities they serve.

We offer benefits supporting your current needs and future planning, such as paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, education, and well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth is committed to investing in our care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential. If you're interested in building a career in a supportive environment, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Kerry A. Huckins at [e-mail]