Employment Specialist - I/DD

• Interview individuals to select persons who will meet employer qualifications
• Review completed application and evaluate applicants’ work history, education and training, job skills, knowledge, abilities, interests, test results and other data pertinent to the individual
• Utilize a variety of methods, e.g. job leads, cold calling, Dept. of Labor Job Bank, etc. to locate job openings
• Match applicant qualifications with job requirements and employer specifications
• Inform applicant about job duties, union policies, promotional opportunities, and other related information
• May test or arrange for skills, interests or psychological testing of applicants when needed.  Engage in research and / or follow-up activities to evaluate selection and placement techniques by conferring with management and supervisory personnel
• Counsel individuals to provide vocational services
• Interview and evaluate applicants to determine degree of eligibility for service and feasibility of services
• Determine suitable job or business consistent with applicants desires, aptitude, and physical limitation
• Plan and arrange for applicant to study or train for job opening
• Promote, develop job openings and places qualified applicant in employment
• Provide initial screening and intake services to individuals interested in job development services. 
• Assist in assessment of individual’s employability readiness level, eligibility for service and feasibility of vocational services
• Counsel job applicants in order to help establish realistic career and training goals.  Inform individuals about wage rates, availability of employment, worker responsibilities, etc.
• Assist in the vocational plan with each job development participant so it is tailored to meet the individual’s needs
• Facilitate consumer training and job placement through the development of situational assessment training sites, on-the-job training, or unsubsidized employment
• Aid individuals in obtaining needed support services such as clinical treatment, transportation, evaluation, supported work, etc.
• Perform job development activities such as employer field visits, telephone solicitations, promotional mailings, public speaking engagements, etc.
• Refer individual to jobs after a careful analysis on individual’s needs and interests as well as employer needs and job requirements
• Assist consumers with integration into the work setting, if necessary
• Complete necessary and required documentation for all program needs and funding providers
• Job duties may be changed, reassigned or expanded based on agency need at any time

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or
• Two years experience in job placement or vocational service
• Background working with individuals with disabilities, economically disadvantaged and / or students
• Strong background in sales recommended
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking a plus

• Must be capable to access all rooms in a 2-story home
• Able to work in open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day
• Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds