Employment Specialist

Company: Ability Beyond Disability
Location: Middletown
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

We are currently offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus!

We are hiring immediately energetic and outgoing Employment Specialists to join the Ability Beyond Career Development Team! In this role, you will be responsible for assisting individuals with developmental disabilities to find integrated, competitive employment in their community. You will be positively impacting the lives of others every day by helping the individuals we serve achieve their career goals.

We offer a generous benefit package and an opportunity for growth within this position on the Career Development Team after the first year of employment.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Networking in the community to identify career placement opportunities. Building and maintaining relationships with local businesses to meet potential and ongoing placement goals.
• Supporting individuals on your caseload with goal setting, resume writing, interview skill building, networking assistance, and soft skills coaching.
• Providing supplemental job coaching and training at the work site. Assisting in the supervisor's conversations and feedback, to better support individuals maintaining employment.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get into human services, recent college graduates or anyone looking for a career change! The ideal candidate is a positive person who loves building relationships, helping others achieve goals, and is familiar with the local area. If you are interested, please send in an application today for a virtual interview!

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Monday-Friday Availability
• Valid Driver's License

Keywords: Ability Beyond Disability, Middletown , Employment Specialist, Other , Middletown, Connecticut