Employment Specialist

4 weeks ago


Fall River, United States COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS INC Full time

Ignite your passion for making a difference in people's lives and become an integral part of Community Connections Inc. as an **Employment Specialist** Prepare for an incredibly rewarding journey where you'll have the opportunity to empower individuals with disabilities, guide them towards fulfilling careers, and contribute to their journey of independence.In this role you will support individuals with disabilities by providing comprehensive career planning, interview assistance and on-the-job advice. You will partner with individuals and businesses throughout the Cape Cod Community and aid Community Connections in their mission to provide optimal independence and enriching services to people with disabilities. We are looking for an **Employment Specialist** with a commitment to compassion, mentoring others and serving the community.

**What You'll Do as an Employment Specialist**
- Create and implement employment plans
- Place individuals in community based jobs that are consistent with their employment service goal
- Maintain relationships with community businesses to secure employment opportunities for individuals we serve
- Provide supervision and job support
- Document individuals' progress toward employment plan objectives and keep up-to-date case records
- Develop and expand opportunities for community integration to address the employment, social, and recreational interests of the individuals we serve

**What You'll Need as an Employment Specialist**:

- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Bachelor's Degree in human service or business field preferred
- 1+ year's experience and/or training working with individuals with disabilities
- Valid driver's license, access to a motor vehicle, and satisfactory driving record
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Strong computer and word processing skills

**Who You Are as an Employment Specialist**:

- An advocate for individuals with disabilities
- Someone who enjoys teaching others
- Someone who wants variety in their work duties
- Someone who enjoys driving

**What Community Connections Can Provide You**:

- Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue 20/20 Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- PTO: 9 Paid Holidays, 10 Vacation days, 3 Personal days
- Employer paid Group Life/AD&D Insurance
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match
- A workplace with both heart and soul
- Personal and professional development
- The opportunity to positively impact the lives of the individuals we serve

Pay: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends

Application Question(s):

- This is a full time 40 hour per week position. Are you able to work a full time 40 hour per week role?
- Are you ready to make meaningful friendships with people with disabilities?
- In your own words, what does it mean to be empathetic?
- What are your hourly rate expectations for this role?

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Developmental disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Fall River, MA 02721: Relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

Work Location: In person



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