Employment Specialist, Workforce Development

Position: Employment Specialist                        

Department: Workforce Development

Reports to: Director, Workforce Development                            

Exempt/Non Exempt: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Employment Specialist assists in the development of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and also provides job coaching and career discovery activities as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist assigned program participants (caseload) in the development, implementation, monitoring and updating of Individual Plans that include specific goals related to their vocational progress.

• Provide job coaching services as required for all individuals on caseload when needed.

• Provide career discovery activities as appropriate, for individuals enrolled in Supported Employment.

• Evaluate, monitor and document program participant’s progress in accordance with funding source regulations and League policies and procedures.

• Complete and submit daily and/or monthly reports for each participant, as required.

• Serve as The League’s liaison with the program participant’s DORS counselor, Service Coordinator, employer and family, as required.

• Actively participate in each program participant’s Individual Team Meeting (Annual and Interim).

• Provide assistance in obtaining employment related supports (i.e., transportation, assistive technology, reasonable accommodations, as required.

• Remain knowledgeable about local labor market trends, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other laws and regulations related to vocational rehabilitation.

• Provide mobility training as assigned.

• Maintain complete and accurate participant files.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Employment Services

• Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The League (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence and Mutual Respect).

Qualification Requirements:

• Reliable transportation with no more than two (2) points on license

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, be self-motivated and able to work independently.

Educational and/or Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors Degree preferred

• Minimum one (1) year working with individuals with disabilities (including mental/behavioral health)

• Sales, marketing, and/or job recruitment/placement experience preferred.

Preference given to candidates with experience working with mental/behavioral health.