Employment Specialist

Instilling hope, inspiring greatness, and supporting futures since 1964.

Job Type

Full-Time

Description

Employment Specialist is responsible for providing job development and placement services, job coaching, job support counseling, and follow-up services to individuals who require specialized assistance to become job ready as well as to obtain and maintain employment.
 

Responsibilities

· Conducts program orientation for participants entering services, or a new program of services, in accordance with agency and CARF standards

· Reviews case files and progress of person supported and assists in developing/adjusting individualized goal plans; accordingly, recommends admissions actions

· Coordinates and chairs regular staffings with referral sources, persons supported, family members, or other relevant parties to provide feedback regarding services

· Interprets and Implements Individual Plan for Employment (IPE’s) and conducts assessments to identify barriers and strengths that inform the IPE process.

· Provides instruction/counseling in job maintenance and retention, work related skills/behaviors, and additional areas related to employment based on individual needs

· Develops and coordinates job tours, job shadowing, job sampling, on-the-job situational assessment, supplemental evaluation, and other similar community services

· Determines and coordinates ancillary services for persons supported as well as informs/promotes individual rights of persons supported

· Establishes positive relationships with clients, families, employers, community, referral source agencies, and colleagues.

· Coordinates transfer of cases to LTVS staff as appropriate

· Demonstrates the ability to engage with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders through clear and concise verbal and written communication
 

Required Education / Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field. High School Diploma may be accepted with direct experience.
• Two years’ experience in rehabilitation/providing services to persons with disabilities required. Equivalent combination of education/experience will be eligible.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have valid NC Driver’s License and clean driving record adhering to Agency standards.
• This position requires the use of your personal vehicle on a routine basis. (CWS reimburses for mileage)
• Must pass the NC background check (criminal and drug screening.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 10 - 25 lbs.
• Must be able to handle sitting and standing for extended periods of time

Compensation

• Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00 / hour

Benefits

• Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

About Us

Community Workforce Solutions is a private, non-profit organization that has served multiple counties in NC for decades. Community Workforce Solutions, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, gender and gender identity, nationality and origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, and experiences.

We are accredited by the Commission for Accreditation for Rehabilitation (CARF).

Join our caring team today!