What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at The Arc of NC?
Employment Specialist
Position Status: Full-time
Location: Wilmington, N.C. - covers New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties.
Education Requirements: Candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, must be able to pass the background check, prefer four year degree in human services or two year degree in human services with work experience working with people with developmental/intellectual disabilities in health-related or education fields and knowledge of community resources.
Experience Requirements: The Arc of NC seeks a passionate, dedicated, and reliable Employment Specialist to assist adults with disabilities to gain and maintain meaningful employment in the community, meaningful competitive pay, and permanent/year-round employment. Applicant must be able to work independently, and work a flexible schedule, nights, weekends, and holidays sometimes. Must be able to drive a vehicle for short to long periods of time during a workday. Must be able to maintain close attention to details to render complete and accurate reports and records for use by others on a regular basis.
Responsibilities: The Employment Specialist will provide employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities through community-based evaluation and assessment of an individual’s abilities and needs, prescriptive job development, job placement, job coaching, and follow-up. Work in varied home, business, and community environments based on the assigned support list. Demonstrate the ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision. Communicate regularly with employees receiving employment services and their employers to ensure job satisfaction and optimal job performance.
The Arc is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Working with people with I/DD: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
