An amazing nonprofit located on the mid cape looking for an employment specialist!

If you have the aptitude and willingness to assist others in suitable jobs for their skillset, please reach out.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying benefits such as SSI and Medicaid, and determining how employment might impact eligibility

• Discussing a client’s preferences for disclosure of health status to prospective employers

• Conducting job searches or seeking opportunities for vocational skill development on behalf of a job seeker

• Making contact with prospective employers, learning about job requirements, explaining the program and describing the job seeker clients

• Scheduling and overseeing follow-up support to help the client maintain their employment

• Providing educational support to employers (with consent from the client) to ensure their needs and rights are respected

• Working with support teams, such as mental health workers or social workers, to write job support plans for clients according to their needs and preferences