Customized Employment Consultant

Salary: $55,000/year

ABOUT SEEC 

SEEC is a progressive nonprofit agency providing a wide range of community supports to help people with developmental disabilities live the lives they choose. Supports are provided solely in the community and are directed by the interests, needs, and aspirations of each person.

Named as a Top Workplaces USA 2023, SEEC is a nationally recognized disability services provider in Maryland dedicated to progressive values and the belief that all those in the intellectual and developmental disability community can 
Live, Work and Thrive
. Come join us

ABOUT THE TEAM 

Employment services support people who work in paid positions in office-setting retail establishments, hotels, restaurants, and government and nonprofit agencies throughout Montgomery County and the District of Columbia. Our employment services team facilities experiences to help job seekers identify their vocational interests and ideal conditions of employment. They also work with area employers to expand job opportunities that are mutually beneficial to the job seeker and the business community.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU'LL: 

The Customized Employment Consultant is responsible for supporting job seekers through the customized or supported employment process to ensure a job seeker secures a position that meets their competencies, interests, and needs. The CEC will work closely with the Employment Outreach team, the job seeker, their family, and the Regional Employment Coordinator. A successful CEC will assist 10 people a year in securing their ideal position and being effective at the practice used in customized employment: Discovery, negotiated Job Development, and systematic instruction. They may also be asked to assist someone in securing a promotion or starting their own business. They will also be required to support the transition of the employee to the supports of the Regional Employment Coordinator or job coach.

Initial Services (Onboarding and Discovery):

1. Onboard the job seeker to the Employment Services Program according to the program's guidelines.
2. Facilitate and complete the initial process (Discovery process) with the job seeker.
3. Use internal systems/resources to get access to the standardized process timelines, documents, and products.
4. During Discovery, maintain communications and collaboration with other programs at SEEC to ensure quality services, optimize resources, and contribute to collective knowledge.
5. Record and maintain all Onboarding and Discovery records according to program guidelines. Job Search Planning
6. Develop a Positive Personal Profile that represents his or her skills, abilities, experience, and right conditions for potential employers.
7. Identify and develop professional relationships with potential employers in collaborating with Employer Outreach Team (EOT)

ABOUT YOU 

Requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree in a disability-related studies or business field of work. In addition, the employee should have three (3) years of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities or other vulnerable and minority populations in supported employment or workforce development. Must possess an excellent perform ethic and be a formidable team player with excellent communication skills. Requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Competencies:

• Be able to implement the philosophy and practice of Supported Employment and Customized Employment.
• Demonstrate values of community employment
• Identifying an individual's competencies, strengths, needs, and interests.
• Workplace inclusion and minimum wages for people with disabilities.
• The dual customer approach (business and job seeker).
• Strategies for incorporating disability etiquette instruction.
• The use of person-first language.
• Confidentiality

WE OFFER 

• Health, Dental & Vision Plans.
• Competitive Pay
• LTD & Basic Life Insurances
• Matching 403B
• Paid Vacation.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Employee Program Assistance.
• And more

SEEC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce in an inclusive culture environment. SEEC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.