Employment Consultant

Employment Consultant – ADEC

Join ADEC as an Employment Consultant and help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) find meaningful employment in Elkhart and St. Joseph County.

ADEC’s mission is to help people with IDD by connecting them with opportunities that match their goals and abilities. The Employment Consultant role focuses on advocacy, job search support, and employer partnership.

• Discuss with clients what meaningful work means for them
• Assist clients with job search, interviewing, and onboarding
• Mentor clients and employers to ensure successful job placement
• Search for employment opportunities that meet a client’s goals and abilities
• Advocate for a client’s abilities and desire for employment with area employers
• Partner with employers to fill their employment needs
• Develop new employer partnerships, highlighting the benefits of employing an individual with IDD
• Positively impact the local community and economy

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (earn immediately)
• 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Eligibility for salary increase at 1‑year anniversary and annual raises
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance (company paid) and option to purchase additional life insurance
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Assistance programs
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• National DSP Certification Program through NADSP
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Starting pay: $17.50–$18.50 per hour. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have strong customer service and communication skills, experience with the IDD population, and a drive to meet with employers to create employment opportunities.

ADEC Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Consulting and Training
Industry: Non‑profit Organizations