What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Opportunity Services?
Together, We Make a Difference Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? You could be the perfect candidate for the Supported Employment Specialist position at Opportunity Services. Make a Difference in a person's life supporting them in their employment development and job skills training. Team members at Opportunity Services (OS) work together to enrich the lives of our clients and teach them to take pride in a job well done. At OS, we bring our clients and business partners together to provide meaningful jobs and activities throughout communities to the individuals we serve. Our culture at OS is defined by our teamwork of helping, listening to and supporting one another throughout the organization. We are looking for new team members who want to Make a Difference and care about the people they serve and work with!
- Full Time Opportunities, Monday - Friday. No Nights or Weekends Required!
- Position also known as : Job Coach, Skill Development Coach Essential and Principle Job Responsibilities : Serve as a mentor for client's long term career success and employment stability. Meet with each client at least two times each month and collect their pay statements Provide job specific instruction and retention supports, including recognizing and advocating for client rights / need for reasonable accommodations, techniques, and different methods of instruction. Provide supervision and support to the client according to their individual career plan and consistent with employer practices. Serve as a liaison and community connection with business and industry personnel, stakeholders, teams and Opportunity Services. Commute to all client and team meetings and complete mileage reimbursement reports each month Maintain, create, and follow a self-directed, flexible schedule based on OS, client, and team meetings Additional Qualifications : Attention to detail and accurate and timely completion of duties. Excellent interpersonal skills including independent problem solving, and conflict resolution skills Communicate effectively with staff, supervisors and client teams Availability to work a flexible schedule, including limited evenings and weekends Full Time Position Benefits include : Medical - 100% paid by employer Dental 7 paid holidays Paid time off Opportunities for Advancement
