Workforce Inclusion Specialist - Empower People with Disabilities

PRIDE Industries; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries in Citrus Heights, CA is seeking a Work Force Inclusion Employment Specialist to help people with disabilities transition to meaningful employment through assessments, training, and job placement support.

The role focuses on building relationships with local agencies, coordinating services, and promoting inclusive hiring practices across nationwide customers, with a non-exempt, entry-level to mid-career pathway.

Qualifications

• Identify and match jobs and opportunities to the individual’s needs and interests.
• Intermediate computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, database, and presentation software.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrate critical thinking to identify solutions to problems.
• Basic math skills including fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise flexibility.
• Experience working with people with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with local agencies, schools, businesses, service agencies, and other organizations, as appropriate
• Administer and implement career assessments and coordinate support with providers to provide holistic and comprehensive case management
• Develop systematic work experience and community engagement opportunities
• Identify and facilitate training to support gaining skills needed for pre-employment and/or post-employment
• Refer eligible clients to appropriate community resources
• Performs duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Comparable education and experience

Job description

PRIDE Industries in Citrus Heights, CA is seeking a Work Force Inclusion Employment Specialist to help people with disabilities transition to meaningful employment through assessments, training, and job placement support.

The role focuses on building relationships with local agencies, coordinating services, and promoting inclusive hiring practices across nationwide customers, with a non-exempt, entry-level to mid-career pathway.