Employment service specialist job description

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio is currently seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to join our Mission Services team.

In this role, you will assume primary responsibility for providing services to individuals from intake through goal planning and discharge for vocational services programming.

The Employment Specialist is responsible for working with individuals to match their background, skills, and interests with job openings, preparing candidates for interviews, and assisting with entry into the workforce. This individual is responsible for providing an array of vocational services to individuals at their assigned locations to facilitate skill building, job safety, and the appropriate work behavior necessary to be successful in employment.

In addition to working with participants, the Employment Specialist establishes and maintains relationships with employers and public agencies in the community to facilitate learning and secure employment opportunities.
Basic Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, business, or related field preferred, or three years of experience providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment and High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Ability to complete State of Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities provider training.
* Ability to obtain additional certifications may be required, including Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP).
* Works a flexible and varying schedule that may include nights or weekends as determined by the needs of the individual served.
* Ability to handle a variety of tasks that change often.
* Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
* Travel is required within communities served and may include transporting the individual served as necessary.
* Must have a valid driver's license and automotive insurance. Must regularly provide the agency with proof of valid auto insurance.
* Certification in First Aid and CPR is required.

This is a full-time, hourly position with offered benefits of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Retirement, and Paid Time Off.

Background checks and FBI/BCI checks required.

Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

DESCRIPTION: CDS is an innovative person-centered organization that has been providing support to individuals and families living in Central Vermont for over 50 years. We support people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live their best life, to be part of the community, to explore their dreams and achieve their goals. If you have a positive mindset, are creative and passionate about helping individuals achieve goals then you will be a great fit for our team!

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

Seeking an energetic, outdoors-loving, Employment Support Specialist with a positive attitude to provide job support. This is a 28 hour per week, seasonal position with the possibility of extension.

Support will be provided to a 20-year-old young man who is currently employed at Waterbury Center Park in Waterbury, VT. This consumer loves building things, storytelling, and all things Disney-related. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors and is excited to engage with the consumer in creative ways to boost motivation throughout the workday.

This position will entail transportation to and from work in addition to job support. Onsite support takes place outdoors (rain or shine), and includes driving around the worksite, providing motivation, encouragement, and supervision to the consumer as he works to complete his job tasks with a small team of coworkers. Paperwork to track progress on goals will also be necessary.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL:

• Be flexible, creative, optimistic, and open-minded.
• Work independently and part of a team.
• Record data and submit electronic paperwork in a timely manner.
• Follow and implement individual support agreement plans.
• Collaborate and build positive relationships with team members, support staff, and other appropriate individuals both inside and outside the agency, as needed.
• Adhere to all of Washington County Mental Health Services policies and procedures.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Competitive salary and opportunities to work additional hours if desired.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage Reimbursement for agency related travel.
• Fun and engaging environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A positive attitude and sense of humor.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Experience with technology such as Microsoft Suite.
• Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and the use of a safe, reliable vehicle.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Employment Specialists carry out all phases of employment for adults with Intellectual Disabilities in community-based positions. This may include engagement, resume writing and interviewing skills, job development, job placement, job coaching/counseling, and follow-up support.

ABOUT YOU

Do you have good organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as with a team? Are you a good problem solver and a great communicator? We'd love to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Human Service and one year of practical experience OR Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminal justice, gerontology, counseling, education or nursing and three years of experience in a related field
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to drive an organization vehicle
• Act 33/34/73 clearances
• Pre-Employment Physical/TB
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Vocational rehabilitation experience preferred
• ACRE/CESP or Discovery/Customized Employment Certification required within 6 months of hire
• Access to transportation

WORK SCHEDULE :This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position.

37.5 hours a week / must be flexible to accommodate the individuals work schedules.This may include evening and weekend hours.Schedules and Work Sites may vary according to program need.

ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY

We're a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area's most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.

Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help - and hope - to people who are experiencing:

• Mental illness and substance abuse
• Physical health needs
• Intellectual disabilities
• Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.