Employment Consultant

1 week ago

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Best Buddies Int. Inc Full time
Job Summary

Best Buddies International is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Employment Consultant to join our team. As an Employment Consultant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to achieve their vocational goals and gain greater independence through work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Utilize a person-centered approach to support individuals in job searching efforts, matching their skills and interests with available job opportunities.
  • Provide support during orientation, onboarding, and throughout the early stages of training to foster an independent work environment.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals, families, vocational rehabilitation counselors, advocates, and employers.
  • Identify natural supports within the individual's workplace to provide additional support and ensure the individual is fully included as a member of the team.
  • Guide participants, guardians, and family members in navigating social security issues, offering referrals to local Work Incentives and Planning and Assistance (WIPA) and/or Community Work Incentive Counselors (CWIC) available through their state Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies.
  • Maintain regular communication with employers/supervisors advocating for the participants' rights to equal treatment and fair wages, while encouraging self-advocacy and maintaining positive relationships with employment partners.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or minimum of two years of professional experience. Best Buddies program experience a plus.
  • Must be comfortable engaging with people with IDD and addressing sensitive issues.
  • Engaging and patient communicator able to quickly and effectively develop and balance multiple relationships while supporting individuals to achieve results.
  • Basic presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Basic understanding of social media and familiarity with Office 365.
  • Strong written communication and project/time management skills, including attention to detail.
  • Strong initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be comfortable with frequent local travel, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to accomplish job responsibilities, and to support local BBI fundraising events.
  • Access to an automobile with applicable insurance.
What We Offer

Best Buddies is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International's core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.

Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness, and time off.

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