Employment Specialist

7 days ago

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Employment Specialist to join our team at the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin. As an Employment Specialist, you will play a critical role in building relationships with employers and other agencies to develop jobs for consumers and help consumers retain these jobs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Job Development
    • Establish and maintain relationships with local community agencies and schools to build employment services
    • Act as a liaison for our organization's DVR line of business, attending relevant fairs and promotional opportunities
    • Assist in the implementation of new projects, such as mentorship sites
    • Provide necessary information for funder and grant reports
  • Client Coordination
    • Work with DVR counselors to implement employment plans for consumers
    • Complete initial consultations, intakes, and career profiles for new DVR consumers
    • Manage wait lists and maintain accurate records in our Client Management System
    • Assign and schedule consumers to staff members with appropriate training
    • Participate in team meetings involving consumers and their team members
    • Oversee the transition of consumers to long-term support, if applicable
    • Serve as the primary liaison for parents and guardians
  • Job Coaching
    • Model appropriate work maturity skills and hold consumers to high expectations
    • Monitor consumer work performance and provide feedback and prompts as needed
    • Maintain positive professional relationships with consumers, guardians, and employers
    • Promote natural supports and provide training to consumers' coworkers on the job
    • Research and create necessary curriculum and accommodations for employment skills, including time management, employer relations, and communication
    • Communicate with employers, guardians, and consumers during the fading process
    • Attend required meetings and in-service training sessions
    • Complete job coaching progress notes and required documentation
Requirements
  • Interpersonal Skills
    • Must be a sensitive and mature individual who can relate well to adults
    • Demonstrate warmth, insight, interest, and respect for individuals with disabilities
    • Be willing to adapt to changing schedules and priorities
    • Able to cope with emergency situations or behavioral challenges in a calm and effective manner
    • Able to work collaboratively with supervisors and team members
    • Effective communication skills with consumers and employers
    • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • Education and Experience
    • High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
    • 1-3 years of experience working with consumers utilizing DVR services, preferred but not required
    • Valid driver's license and insured vehicle
    • Pass a background check meeting State of Wisconsin requirements
Benefits
  • Competitive hourly rate of $18-$20
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with access to supplemental life, critical illness, and accident insurance
  • Employer-paid disability and life insurance
  • 10 days of PTO, accrued in bi-weekly increments, plus 5 set holidays and 5 floating holidays
  • Monthly phone stipend of $20/month for using personal cell phone
  • Professional development stipend of $150/year
  • Laptop for work purposes
Additional Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Parental leave after one year of service
  • Ongoing training opportunities sponsored by DSAW
  • Employee referral program
  • Relaxed dress code
  • Annual offsite staff team-building activities
  • 8 hours per year to volunteer
  • An amazing mission and culture

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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