Vocational Services Employment Specialist II

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Vocational Services Employment Specialist II to empower individuals with disabilities in their job pursuits. This rewarding role involves training and supporting clients to achieve independence in their work environments. You will assess their progress, develop tailored goals, and provide essential coaching to help them thrive in their communities. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work culture that values flexibility and well-being. Join a team that prioritizes care and community engagement!

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policy

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education Programs

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Two years of college education required; Maine Employment Curriculum preferred.
• Experience in job coaching or working with people with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in job tasks and assess their progress.
• Develop goals and interventions to maximize independence.

Skills

Job Coaching

Training Individuals

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Two years of college education

Completion of Maine Employment Curriculum

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

Vocational Services Employment Specialist II

Location: Portland, ME
Schedule:
Job Category: Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 16416
Date Posted: Jan 20, 2025

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

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Two years of college education with the ability to provide supervision and training to people with disabilities required. Completion of Maine Employment Curriculum preferred.
• License/Certifications: State of Maine’s Job Coach Training required or achieved after hire. Valid Driver’s License required.
• Experience: Six months of previous job coaching and/or working with people with disabilities preferred. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of Vocational Services – Employment Specialist I role.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Travel to multiple community locations to deliver services.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for Covid-19 and influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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