Employment Specialist

Job Description

The Employment Specialist is responsible for helping consumers find employment, job training, job coaching, and/or educational programs that meet their short and long-term career objectives. This position must be able to mentor and support the individuals that we serve. Having communication skills combined with critical thinking techniques are vital prerequisites for this job. This position is Mondays-Fridays from 8 am-4 pm (Reasonable additional hours may be needed to support the individual upon supervisor’s approval) **Bilingual Communication Preferred**

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing consumers’ career interests and preferences and helping them achieve their career goals.
• Communicate with clients to understand their goals and ambitions
• Guide clients in learning to complete job tasks
• Monitor, document, and evaluate the progress of clients
• Keep records and prepare the appropriate reports
• Provide ongoing training and support in identifying and applying to educational programs, and conduct vocational training as needed.
• Provide assistance with applying for financial aid.
• Provide additional training and follow-up in related skills such as transportation and grooming.
• Work with consumers on job selection, resume writing, and interviewing skills.
• Help consumers conduct job searches using all available resources including online searches.
• Assists in obtaining PASS plan funding to support educational and employment goals as indicated.
• Provide education about mental illness to host companies and community groups as well as train the host company personnel to function as natural supports.
• Work with consumers on job retention, job development, and advancement.
• Develop an Individual Service Plan with the consumer.
• Participate in interagency planning to ensure consumers’ needs are met.
• Identify and cultivate natural supports within educational and employment environments.
• Assess consumer satisfaction through formal assessments and informal feedback.
• Conduct employment-related groups on topical issues.
• Provide continued 1:1 training/retraining at the job site initially and as the job changes.
• Assist all team members whenever possible.
  
  

Requirements:

• B.S./B.A. Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field.
• Four years of full-time employment working with persons with varying disabilities
• Active/Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License
• Professional, responsible, and punctual
• Good Communication Skills (Written/Verbal)
• Team Player mentality
• Good organizational skills
• Proactive mentality
• Bilingual Talent Preferred
  
  

Preference will be given to candidates who can be flexible to coach outside of the normal work hours of 8 am-4 pm M-F.

We are seeking persons who are enthusiastic, energetic, highly organized, detail-oriented and have strong oral and written communication skills. Please, send your resume with a cover letter detailing your academic qualifications, work, and volunteer experience plus any other relevant documentation via email to lswain@workinc.org

WORK INC is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages individuals with disabilities and Veterans to apply. If you are interested in the position you MUST complete the attached Internal Request Form and meet with your supervisor to get their signoff/approval.

Please contact 617-691-1790 if you require any assistance in responding to this advertisement.

Company Description

Nationally recognized as an innovator in developing community-based programs for individuals with disabilities, WORK Inc. is New England's leading agency providing the skills and support services needed to help people with disabilities achieve their career goals. For over 50 years, WORK Inc. has been at the forefront of employment services providing meaningful work and often, the first paychecks for the privileged individuals we serve

WORK Inc. is the largest employer of people with disabilities in the region. The agency has a myriad of programs — Commercial Services, Day-Habilitation, Deaf Services, Family Support, Employment, and Residential Services — which all converge toward one goal: "To make the lives of individuals with disabilities better."

Today, WORK Inc. serves over 1500 individuals with all types of disabilities. We are proud to be New England's leader of the Federal AbilityOne contracts, which has 150 individuals with disabilities working in our Federal buildings. Through the program, WORK Inc. provides complete facilities management for many Federal buildings such as the Tip O'Neill Building, Moakley Courthouse, the John F. Kennedy Library, a national landmark, and many others.

We operate 23 twenty-four-hour residential sites serving 202 individuals and assists another 100 individuals with its supported living programs. With a current budget of 40 million dollars, WORK Inc.'s dedicated staff and managers continue its mission to provide vocational training and placement services, enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities and encouraging more independence.

WORK, Inc. is positioned for the future and looks forward to continuing its role as a leader and guiding force in the field, ensuring those with disabilities can pursue their goals, hopes, and dreams.

Nationally recognized as an innovator in developing community-based programs for individuals with disabilities, WORK Inc. is New England's leading agency providing the skills and support services needed to help people with disabilities achieve their career goals. For over 50 years, WORK Inc. has been at the forefront of employment services providing meaningful work and often, the first paychecks for the privileged individuals we serve WORK Inc. is the largest employer of people with disabilities in the region. The agency has a myriad of programs — Commercial Services, Day-Habilitation, Deaf Services, Family Support, Employment, and Residential Services — which all converge toward one goal: "To make the lives of individuals with disabilities better." Today, WORK Inc. serves over 1500 individuals with all types of disabilities. We are proud to be New England's leader of the Federal AbilityOne contracts, which has 150 individuals with disabilities working in our Federal buildings. Through the program, WORK Inc. provides complete facilities management for many Federal buildings such as the Tip O'Neill Building, Moakley Courthouse, the John F. Kennedy Library, a national landmark, and many others. We operate 23 twenty-four-hour residential sites serving 202 individuals and assists another 100 individuals with its supported living programs. With a current budget of 40 million dollars, WORK Inc.'s dedicated staff and managers continue its mission to provide vocational training and placement services, enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities and encouraging more independence. WORK, Inc. is positioned for the future and looks forward to continuing its role as a leader and guiding force in the field, ensuring those with disabilities can pursue their goals, hopes, and dreams.