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Employment Specialist

1 month ago

Springfield, United States The Arc Of The Ozarks Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Employment Specialist

Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives

What is this job all about?

The Employment Specialist’s primary job is to assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining employment.

This role includes supporting the individual through work samples (called community-based assessments) in local businesses, assisting to connect the individual with community resources, assisting with transportation planning/ bus training, assisting the individual with the application and interview process, and supporting the person once they have accepted a job offer of their choosing.

Once a job is secured, the Employment Specialist will be responsible for facilitating supports the individual needs at the worksite. This does not replace the training offered by the business, but some individuals need additional support with developing work relationships, setting a routine, meeting timelines, and ensuring quality.

The Employment Specialist either provides this one-on-one support, or supervises a Job Coach who provides the support. Supports may be provided on or off-site, depending on the needs of the individual receiving services.

As the individual becomes confident and effective in their position, the Employment Specialist is responsible for planning a gradual fading process for one-on-one support, as well as develops a plan for long-term support. This plan includes input from the individual, their employer, and all persons on their support team.


That’s nice, but what will I actually be doing?

The program supervisor position is exciting because there is no day that is the same

In this role you will:

  • Articulate the values driving employment services.
  • Use Person-Centered principles as the guiding influence in daily interactions.
  • Use discretion and independent judgement to utilize personal and professional networks as appropriate to facilitate successful employment for individuals served.
  • Build relationships with the local business community and offer recruitment assistance to meet their hiring needs.
  • Use discretion and independent judgment in security appropriate job matches for individuals served.
  • Utilize a variety of techniques to assist people to be socially included at work.
  • Identify and facilitate the use of supports that are typical in the workplace.
  • Maintain knowledge of occupations and expectations of the occupations in the area.
  • Record and maintain all daily and monthly paperwork requirements.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision, exercising good judgement, time management and managing stress.
  • Provide input to team members concerning the support needs and progress of the customer.
  • Provides supervision and oversight to individuals in Job Coach position.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in Human Services or Employment field preferred.
  • Dependable vehicle and current liability auto insurance.
  • Ability to work varied and flexible hours, accept and adapt to changes in assignment, methods, schedule, and policies, etc.

Our benefits include:

  1. Competitive salary and excellent working environment
  2. Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
  3. Employer-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
  4. 403(b) plan, including up to 4% employer match at 1 year of service
  5. Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement Stipend
  6. Employee Assistance Program
  7. Wellness Program
  8. Annual Wage Increase Potential
  9. Many more…

Here’s a little bit more you might want to know:

Along with competitive pay and benefits, this position will also witness firsthand the growth and success of their staff and the success of the individuals we serve.

Sound like you? Click on the link below to apply.