JobSource Employment Specialist

Overview

The Employment Specialist is responsible for providing discovery, job research, job placement, and intermittent job maintenance services to individuals in the community. In addition, they will provide assistance to individuals referred by various funding sources for career exploration and job placement in the community. We are looking to fill spots for Lake and Porter Counties at this time.

• Provide client specific assistance that can include, but is not limited to, arranging and assisting with interviews, preparing resumes and applications, vocational exploration, profiling, job site assessments, job shadows, trail work experiences, and job coaching
• Identify accommodations at work sites to enable the individuals to perform tasks as efficiently as possible
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with local employers, referral sources, clients, parents, co-workers and others as appropriate
• Become familiar with client specific information by attending conferences and reading files prior to onset of job development
• Maintain communication with client, employer, parents, funding sources and co-workers
• Maintain business related information in business contact files
• Monitor and document client progress including, necessary prompts, redirection, and successes
• Maintain the required productivity level at 85% client specific productivity hours weekly based on caseload of active referrals
• Attend and participate in department, division, and agency meetings required
• Maintain awareness of local, state and national trends that impact employment services
• Maintain necessary documentation, data and reports as required by CARF (Commission of Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities) standards, funding sources and agency
• Each individual served is required to receive a minimum of one contact from the Employment Specialist per week
• Any other duties as assigned

• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged standing
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Flexibility to ever changing schedules and shifts
• Strong ability to problem solve

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 year’s experience in related field preferred
• Experience with developmentally disabled population preferred

Benefits to all Employees:

• Accrued Time Off
• Partial Holiday Pay
• Partial Paid Birthday off!
• Employee discounts (Verizon phone plans & YMCA membership)
• Employee referral program
• Pay On Demand Option (Paylocity Wallet)
• FSA accounts
• Paid Mileage
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Extensive training
• Flexible Hours
• CPR/First Aid training

Additional Benefits to Full-Time Employees:

• 401K w/ 5% company matching
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid day off on Birthday!
• PTO
• Pay On Demand Option (Paylocity Wallet)
• HSA Accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Casual Fridays
• Supplemental Insurance (short term disability, cancer plans, life insurance and more)

Founded in 1967, we are a nonprofit organization that strives to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach their greatest potential and live full, enriching lives. Our vision is to create a fully integrated community where life for persons with developmental disabilities is valuable, purposeful, and fulfilling. We believe it is possible to make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we serve by accepting people as they are and supporting them in achieving their fullest growth and development.

We know that well-trained and motivated staff is at the core of helping us achieve our vision. Our employees work hard to ensure that our clients are heard and given the resources they need to be self-sufficient. To show our appreciation, we strive to provide a positive work environment that encourages innovation and change to help our employees continuously learn and grow.

Make a difference today! Please fill out our brief application and– we’ll be in touch soon!!