Employment Specialist/Job Coach- Employment Services

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, United States United Ability Full time
Job Details

Job Location
United Ability - Birmingham, AL

Position Type
Full Time

Job Shift
Day

Description

Monday-Friday; 8:00-4:30; Benefits Eligible

United Ability is an organization that provides a variety of services to individuals with disabilities. We are currently seeking candidates to join our team as an Employment Specialist assisting and supporting people with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining community employment. Working through our established business partners and networking with potential employers, you will work collaboratively to assist our clients in job placement and maintaining employment. If you are someone who has a passion for helping people, someone who is energetic, and someone who is career-oriented and looking for more than just a "job", then you have found your calling. Each day working with these individuals and being a part of their employment goals will allow you to see how much your work matters

A career at United Ability also includes:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 3 weeks paid vacation with additional paid sick time
  • Subsidized childcare for eligible employees
  • Life insurance, disability benefits, health and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Immediate app that allows you to draw your earned pay when you need it
Collaborating with other team members, you will:
  • Interview candidates, assess vocational interests, and develop a vocational profile
  • Identify opportunities in preferred area of work
  • Survey community employers for job openings and arrange interviews
  • Assist candidate with job interview skills training
  • Track job performance one placed in employment and provide job coaching when needed
  • Conduct employee/employer satisfaction assessment
  • Complete required documentation
Applicant general qualifications include:
  • High school diploma (Bachelor's degree preferred)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Valid driver's license
  • Successful completion of motor vehicle screening


Please note that this job description is not designed to provide a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Job duties may change at any time and without prior notice. New job duties may be added as needed.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Please also note that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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