Employment Specialist

Position: Employment Specialist (Full-Time) Marshall & Starke Counties

Pay: $21.63 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, with some nights and weekends

Job Description:

• Support: Assist adults with disabilities in their jobs and career planning.
• Career Development: Provide on-the-job training and assessment and foster positive workplace relationships.
• Community Engagement: Build relationships with local businesses, clubs, and organizations to support employment services.
• Support Networks: Help individuals develop friendships and connections in their community.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to agency policies, local, state, and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure stability and growth in the service area.
• Monitor and support individuals' health, safety, and medical needs.
• Facilitate job readiness training, employment assessment, job placement, and follow-along services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses and organizations.
• Address and resolve employment barriers and community integration issues.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience: 2 years in employment services, sales, marketing, or public relations preferred. 1 year of direct service experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plan
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
• Employee referral bonus
• Holiday pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid training and continued education opportunities
• Advancement opportunities
• Tuition Assistance

Additional Info:

• All Cardinal Services locations are tobacco-free.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant.

For more information and to apply, visit the Cardinal Services website at www.cardinalservices.org.