Employment Training Specialist

```Overview```

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Employment Specialist to join our team. As an Employment Specialist, you will play a crucial role in assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and autism in finding meaningful community employment opportunities. Your expertise in mentoring, training development, job coaching, employer contact and case management will be essential in helping individuals achieve their employment goals. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others and have a strong background in social work or related fields, we encourage you to apply.

```Responsibilities```

- Provide individualized support to clients with developmental disabilities and autism throughout the employment process

- Conduct assessments to identify clients' skills, interests, and goals

- Develop personalized employment plans for each client

- Collaborate with employers to identify suitable job opportunities for clients

- Provide on-the-job training and support to clients.

- Monitor clients' progress and provide ongoing coaching and guidance

```Qualifications```

- Bachelor's degree in human Servies, social work, psychology, or a related field.

- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or autism

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to build rapport and establish trusting relationships with clients

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you are passionate about empowering individuals with developmental disabilities and autism through meaningful community employment opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated team of Employment Specialists.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a reliable car, auto insurance and WI Driver's License. This is required

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Direct support: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dane County, WI (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19