Families Forward, a Fedcap program, in Rockland, ME is calling all vocational rehabilitation specialists to apply to join our human services nonprofit as a full-time Job Coach / Employment Specialist!

ABOUT FAMILIES FORWARD

Founded in 1935, the Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom. Families Forward was created to meet the needs of the people in Maine. We're a human services organization committed to helping individuals obtain long-term economic well-being. We work hard to provide access to employment, training, education, and community resources.

Nearly 60% of our staff have lived in Maine for over 20 years. "Mainers" to the core, our team models the strong work ethic and integrity our state is known for. We value each and every employee! This is why we provide competitive compensation, robust benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

We are a human services nonprofit committed to improving the lives of those in our community. We pay our Job Coach / Employment Specialist a competitive wage. Our community team also enjoys great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, a future mom's program, and life insurance. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!

YOUR LIFE AS A JOB COACH / EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

This full-time vocational rehabilitation position works the day shift.

As a Job Coach / Employment Specialist in human services, you establish trust and rapport with program participants in our community. To understand their needs, strengths, interests, aptitudes, experiences, and capabilities, you conduct comprehensive intakes. Partnering with program participants, you help develop a service plan known as a Family Contract Amendment (FCA). This amendment outlines their short- and long-term employment goals. You then meet with each participant at least once a month to document progress toward their goals and ensure they're clear on program requirements. You're quick to reach out and reschedule if they ever miss a scheduled appointment.

You also collaborate with external providers to make sure participants have access to whatever services and support they need. You run reports in our FedcapCARES program and use the data you find to plan daily and weekly tasks. You're sure to follow up and provide support with tasks as needed. A true professional, you always uphold our nonprofit's policies as you work. Knowing you're making a difference in our community fills you with gratitude and pride, which is why you're perfect for this vocational rehabilitation role in human services!

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

• Bachelor's degree OR higher education and equivalent experience
• Demonstrated track record for providing exceptional customer service
• Valid driver's license
• Covid-19 vaccination

Ask yourself: Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you able to remain calm in stressful situations? Can you maintain a friendly and positive demeanor? Do you work well in a collaborative environment? Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management?

If you can meet these requirements and perform this vocational rehabilitation job as a Job Coach / Employment Specialist, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

Location: 04841