Employment Specialist/Job Developer

Description

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. We are committed to nurture an inclusive culture and a learning-based work environment to our employees. In this role, you will create a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for our clients, supporting them in various tasks while promoting their independence. Your responsibilities will include assisting with self-care, medication compliance, meal preparation, housekeeping, and more. You will also help clients develop decision-making skills, schedule and attend appointments, and engage in their community.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients.
• Work in a highly Inclusive, supportive and collaborative environment.
• Approachable leadership
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Types: Full time 40

Pay: $17.00/hour

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• All training is paid and ongoing to set you up for success in your career!

What You Will Do:

The Employment Specialist provides employment services to the job seekers (clients) of Candeo. Functions independently within the constraints of organizational policy and procedure to assure that clients receive the highest quality services possible.

1. Works directly with job seekers who experience varying impacts of disability to obtain integrated employment in their community at minimum wage or above.

2. Develops and maintains regular business contacts in the job seeker’s community that produce employment outcomes.

3. Uses established supported employment techniques to offer an array of employment services, including job analysis, labor market analysis, Discovery, Customized Employment, and systematic instruction.

4. Evaluates job seeker skills, abilities, conditions, and contributions and matches with employer’s requirements.

5. Use information learned about a job seeker to develop a plan toward meaningful employment and determine a list of employers.

6. Have general understanding of financial supports job seekers may receive including Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance in addition to providing any support needed around reporting and monitoring wages.

7. Demonstrates knowledge of person-centered planning and the understanding and implementation of the client’s life plan, in accordance with client’s preferences.

8. Ability to manage multiple time demands balancing a case load of up to 20 job seekers.

9. Ability to understand billing guidelines and capture billing appropriate for position and caseload.

10. Set up on-going post-employment supports and monitor the employment relationship to ensure satisfaction of both the individual and the employer.

11. Displays integrity, trust and follow through in all stakeholder interactions.

12. Follows established safety practices and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for clients and the organization.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience, preferably in human services, sociology, psychology, education, human resources, marketing, sales or business
• Experience in working with individuals with disabilities
• Licenses/Requirements:
  • Valid Class C Iowa Driver’s License.
  • Proof of Automobile Insurance.
  • Must pass required background checks.
  • Access to a reliable computer and internet for documentation, or ability to travel to a location with access.
• Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal skills, compassion, and sensitivity while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to obtain an Employment Specialist Training certificate
  • Ability to sit for exam and obtain Certified Employment Specialist Professional (CESP) or equivalent certification and/or pass ACRE accredited training.
  • Ability to learn working knowledge of the trending labor market
  • Ability to work successfully, unsupervised.
  • Ability to negotiate and handle conflict as necessary
  • Ability to travel in counties served by Candeo

Travel• During scheduled work hours• Approved mileage and expenses are reimbursed

Equal Employment Opportunity: Candeo prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candeo conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Salary : $17 - $18