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Employment Specialist

CW Resources, Inc.
Montville, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025

Job Description

Job Description

CW Resources, a part of CW Group is a proud member of the AbilityOne program designed to improve employment outcomes for people with significant disabilities.

Copy and paste the link below to watch and hear more about our Direct Support Professional Position :

https : / / tinyurl.com / 3thphcd4

Company Overview :

CW Resources is a national non-profit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive society where individuals with disabilities and those facing economic challenges have access to meaningful vocational training and are empowered as valued employees. We are committed to providing exceptional employment opportunities with flexible hours, comprehensive benefits, and a mission-driven focus.

  • National Non-Profit
  • Mission-based Meaningful Employment
  • Exceptional Employees
  • Employee Wellness Coordinator
  • Paid Time Off - includes Paid Sick and Personal Time, and Vacation

Employer Sponsored Benefits Includes :

  • Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Group Term Life
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Health reimbursement or Health Savings Account
  • Retirement plan options
  • Additional benefits offered through Mutual of Omaha includes :
  • Accident

  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • and Supplemental Life
  • This position offers a starting pay of $17.25 per hour. Upon successfully completing the required training and certifications during your introductory period, your pay will increase to $18.17 per hour.

    Role and Responsibilities :

    The Direct Support Professional (Employment Specialist) will be a personal supporter and life coach focused on skill-building and equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.

  • Be a mentor, teacher, role model, and advocate for people with disabilities.
  • Be a motivator who helps people reach their full potential.
  • A flexible, creative, doer who is willing to try anything, including :
  • Job Development (helping people find jobs).
  • Job Coaching (helping them learn a new job in the community).
  • Life Coaching (developing personal care, money management, safety, life skills, etc.)
  • Community Connecting (trying new hobbies and participating in recreational activities).
  • Working one-on-one with participants at job sites.
  • Qualifications :

  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • No experience, No Problem! We will train you!
  • Cheerful, helpful, patient, kind, easygoing, energetic, trustworthy, polite, creative, honest, punctual.
  • Flexible, creative, doer who is willing to try anything.
  • 6 months employment in a position that demonstrates accountability and decision making (nonpaid family caregivers or related personal experience can be substituted) (Preferred)
  • Ability to communicate effectively (read, write and speak in English) with people served and team members.
  • Ability to work in a variety of locations, performing different jobs based upon the needs of the people served.
  • Desire to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
  • Preferred Skills :

  • Ability to demonstrate respect and cultural awareness during interactions with program participants.
  • Great motivator with outgoing / positive personality
  • Ability to work directly with disabled individuals.
  • Environmental Demands :

    The work conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Typical office environment, movement through the grounds, site or installation, travel between locations, and occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the environment is generally quiet.

    Physical Demands :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the incumbent will have to sit, stand and or walk for the majority of the shift. The incumbent is required to regularly communicate, read, interpret, and focus with attention to detail.

    If you meet these qualifications and are eager to start a new job with CW Resources, we encourage you to APPLY today!!

    Equal Opportunity Employer- minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. CW Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and ensuring a workplace free from all forms of discrimination or harassment. We strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, people who are veterans, people who identify as LGBTQ, and members of ethnic minorities to apply!

    Pay Transparency Disclaimer : CW Group, Inc. Entities and Affiliates are committed to pay transparency and fairness. Salary ranges provided reflect the expected compensation based on experience, education, skills, qualifications, location and other relevant job-related factors, and may include additional components such as incentive compensation and benefits. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with applicable laws and business needs (such as contractual obligations).

    Copy and paste the link below into your web browser to view the posters pertaining to :

    EEO and Pay Transparency : https : / / www.dol.gov / agencies / ofccp / posters

    Notification of Employee Eights Under Federal Labor Laws posters : https : / / www.dol.gov / agencies / olms / poster / labor -rights-federal-contractors

    CW’s Self- Disclosure Form : https : / / forms.office.com / pages / responsepage.aspx?id=zZj4MtUu00iOjM5NS60vhGhCUZaiq9RLhDLFapc8phdUQzRDRTlPUDNINzI3QTNUNEJONlZDSTZSMC4u &route=shorturl

    Please E-mail :   hrhelpdesk@cwresources.org  to submit a request for accommodation with the application process or to submit a request for our Affirmative Action Plan Narrative.

    Salary : $17 - $18

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