Employment Specialist

Overview

Promote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities. 

Minimum Education Required

Responsibilities

HMEA TRACS program is seeking a dedicated full time Employment Specialist to work in the central mass area and surrounding towns, including Worcester, Milford, Northbridge areas, but individual must be willing to drive to towns such as Mansfield, Framingham, Clinton, and Sturbridge and well as other towns in between. Strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently without direct supervision and excellent communication (written and verbal) are a must.

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values.
• Communicate effectively with each client as well as family members, when necessary.
• Manage a case load for 6-7 clients helping them look for work as well as job coaching individuals already employed
• Create own schedule based on client caseload and communicate schedule weekly with supervisor
• Ability to think creatively to engage the client and help each person meet their employment goals
• Ability to source job opportunities off of several different online job boards and communicate effectively with employers
• Help clients with job applications, cover letters, resumes, interview skills and other soft skills needed for successful employment
• Work independently as well as directly with each individual during the job development process.
• Complete required monthly progress reports and keep detailed job development logs and records for each individual on your caseload
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. 
• Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.  
• Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. 
• Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills. 
• Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate. 
• Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. 
• Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. 
• Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. 
• Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. 
• Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly. 

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.
• At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities/autism.
• Medical experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status.
• Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.
• Additional specific experience may be required.

HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.