Employment Specialist

Equal access to a good life means more than finding a reason to smile. It's traveling with confidence, learning new things, spending time with friends, and receiving respect and recognition for a job well done. As a Youth and Employment Coordinator, your success will be evident by their smile, but your impact will be seen throughout their entire life.

People with developmental disabilities deserve every opportunity to live their best life, free of judgment.

Position Summary:

As the Employment Specialist 1, you will support our mission through five key activities:

1. Forming Relationships: Connecting with the individuals we support by building strong relationships with each other and assisting them to form relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
2. Employment Goal Implementation- Work with individuals on activities that pertain to employment goals, with a focus on obtaining employment. Be aware of and actively working on employment goals throughout the year.
3. Pre-Employment Supports - Use discovery tools to encourage and assist individuals in planning and participating in meaningful activities that support identifying skills, abilities and interests. Note: This work must be completed under the supervision of a certified CESP staff, not alone, until staff has achieved a CESP certification themselves.
4. Employment Supports - Job Coaching individuals by providing on-site or off-site job support for individuals in community placements.
5. Wrap-Around Supports - Provide personal care and support to aid individuals as needed during meals and bathroom breaks. Facilitate transportation as needed to help the individual live their best life.

Requirements and Skills

● Ability to retain Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) within one year employment in this position.

● High school diploma or equivalency required.

● Participation in training to enhance job related skills, skills of coworker, and/or program development.

● Must have a valid drivers' license with no more than 2 points.

● Must be willing to drive personal and company vehicles, to include mobility vans. Must also have adequate levels of vehicle insurance and a personal vehicle to use.

● Ability to pass the background/LEIE and FBI fingerprinting search.

● PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ability and willingness to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be willing to assist persons with ambulatory limitations to transfer in/out of vehicles and to use the restroom. This position may require up to 80% walking or standing daily.