What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project SEARCH Employment Specialist (Supporting IDD) position at InReach NC?
Employment Specialist Full-time: Project Search Employment Specialist (Supporting IDD)
Who Are We
Employment Specialist with benefits (I/DD Skills Needed)
InReach provides a wide variety of supports and services across the lifespan for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. We focus on each individual's unique needs and deliver the highest quality services possible by ensuring that each individual receives the right support, at the right time and frequency by a caring qualified staff member in the most independent setting appropriate.
What We Need
The Employment Specialist assists adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in searching for jobs, following up on job leads, and networking with employers in the Charlotte area.
What You'll Do
Location: 28217 zip code, but can and will vary based on customer's needs; travel will involve multiple locations/zip codes
Rate: $18.00 per hour
Sign-on Bonus: $500 SIGN-ON BONUS ($250 at hire, and the remaining $250 after 6 months of employment)
Job Type: Full-time with benefits; 40 hours per week
Benefits
If interested, please apply now with attached resume.
Who Are We
Employment Specialist with benefits (I/DD Skills Needed)
InReach provides a wide variety of supports and services across the lifespan for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. We focus on each individual's unique needs and deliver the highest quality services possible by ensuring that each individual receives the right support, at the right time and frequency by a caring qualified staff member in the most independent setting appropriate.
What We Need
The Employment Specialist assists adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in searching for jobs, following up on job leads, and networking with employers in the Charlotte area.
What You'll Do
- Support customers with a job of their choice in all aspects of job seeking, i.e., writing resumes, looking for work, applying for jobs, attending interviews, attending job orientations, and providing on-the-job training
- Support customers in other vocational services to seek, train, and maintain employment
- Help customers explore new things, pursue their interests, & help with socialization
- Responsible to oversee customer participation in activities as described in the goal plan
- Maintain health and safety of everyone
- Provide reliable transportation
- Maintains credentials (training)
- Assure confidentiality
- One-year Supported Employment/Job Coach experience working with I/DD & Special populations
- A high school diploma or GED required
- Willing to provide customer transportation using your vehicle
- Valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record
Location: 28217 zip code, but can and will vary based on customer's needs; travel will involve multiple locations/zip codes
Rate: $18.00 per hour
Sign-on Bonus: $500 SIGN-ON BONUS ($250 at hire, and the remaining $250 after 6 months of employment)
Job Type: Full-time with benefits; 40 hours per week
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holiday time
- Paid Vacation time
- Paid Sick leave
- Life Insurance
- Dental reimbursement program
- 401-K
- Mileage reimbursement
If interested, please apply now with attached resume.
Salary : $18
